Anil Kumar v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail allowed - Section 381 IPC - employee accused of stealing Nokia-brand handkerchiefs from employer's godown and selling to other shopkeepers - co-accused Rajeev Kumar, Hemraj, Rajan - custodial investigation to recover stolen goods or apprehend co-accused held not a reasonable requirement - no investigation into possible trademark dispute (Nokia) or tax evasion - investigation should reach criminal from the crime - personal bond Rs. 10,000/- plus one like surety - join investigation as directed in writing by IO - FIR No. 401/2024 PS Sadar Bazar Delhi - interim protection granted 05.07.2024 - BAIL APPLN. 2287/2024 - High Court of Delhi - Justice Girish Kathpalia - decision dated 24.02.2026.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail: release on bail in the event of arrest, subject to personal bond of Rs. 10,000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the IO/SHO concerned; applicant to join investigation as and when directed in writing by the IO.