Sumit@ Chavva v. State NCT of Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court refuses regular bail to Sumit @ Chavva (BAIL APPLN. 1015/2026, decided 16.03.2026, Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma, J) in FIR 117/2025 PS Jahangirpuri under Ss.109(1)/3(5) BNS 2023 and S.27 Arms Act 1959 for shooting victim Piyush in the chest; parity with bailed co-accused rejected as applicant's role (firing the shot) distinct; grievous injury per MLC; corroboration via S.180 BNSS statements of victim and mother; five prior criminal cases including murder; charges not framed, material witnesses unexamined and living nearby — intimidation risk cited; application dismissed.
What did the court decide?
The applicant's role is distinct from that of the co-accused: the allegation against him is that he fired the gunshot, whereas the other co-accused merely accompanied him; accordingly, parity with the bailed co-accused does not avail him.