Sachin @ Bhanja v. State of NCT of Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court (BAIL APPLN. 158/2026, order dated 10.02.2026, Anup Jairam Bhambhani, J) — interim bail for 4 weeks to attend sister's wedding dismissed. Petitioner implicated under Ss.3/4 MCOCA; 27 involvements incl. S.302 IPC and another MCOCA FIR; jail conduct 'unsatisfactory'; family statements that presence not absolutely required; S.483/S.528 BNSS 2023 read with S.21(4) MCOCA; in-custody attendance option declined.
What did the court decide?
The court was not inclined to allow the petition for interim bail, in view of the circumstances on record: the petitioner's implication under Ss.3/4 MCOCA, his 27 involvements including under S.302 IPC and another MCOCA FIR, his 'unsatisfactory' jail conduct with several punishment tickets, and the statements of his younger sister and maternal uncle before the sessions court that his presence at the wedding ceremonies was not absolutely required.