Sushil v. State Govt NCT of Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court (Manoj Jain, J., order dated 21.05.2026) allowed regular bail to Sushil in BAIL APPLN. 113/2026 arising from FIR No. 596/2020, P.S. Mayur Vihar (originally Section 365 IPC; charge-sheet under Sections 302/120B/34 IPC) relating to the killing of his sister Chandni. Grounds: incarceration exceeding five years (since 08.03.2021), purely circumstantial case with no eye-witness, trial at an early stage (5 of 26 witnesses examined), and the State's concession of no specific incriminating material beyond the applicant's conduct, the husband's suspicion and the co-accused Sunil's disclosure. Bail on personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one local surety of like amount, with conditions (active mobile number; no contact with the deceased's family). Applications disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted to the applicant on furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one 'local' surety of like amount, subject to the satisfaction of the learned Trial Court/CJM/Duty Magistrate, with conditions: (i) the applicant shall provide his mobile number and keep it active and operational till disposal of the case; (ii) the applicant shall not contact the family members of the deceased directly or indirectly. Pending applications disposed of; copy of the order to be sent to the Trial Court and Jail Superintendent.