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Mohammad Monis @ Bhola v. State (Nct of Delhi)

Delhi HC3 Jul 2026BAIL APPLN./2639/2025

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Anticipatory bail granted; Delhi High Court; BAIL APPLN. 2639/2025; Section 482 BNSS; FIR No.182/2025; Section 118(1)/3(5) BNSS; Police Station Sarita Vihar; Mohammad Monis @ Bhola; Rahil Khan; Ballu @ Kadir; stab injury left-side chest; MLC Medico-Legal Certificate; superficial wound; investigation completed; charge-sheet pending approval; no criminal antecedents; interim protection order dated 18.07.2025; personal bond ₹25,000 with one surety; SHO/IO; Ms. Shubhi Gupta APP; Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav; decided 03.07.2026; bail application disposed of.

What did the court decide?

Anticipatory bail granted to the petitioner; in the event of arrest, release on personal bond of Rs. 25,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the SHO/IO, subject to joining the investigation as and when required. ¶25

Mohammad Monis @ Bhola Vs State (Nct of Delhi) — Anticipatory Bail | Delhi HC (2026)

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Issue for consideration

Whether anticipatory bail should be granted to Mohammad Monis @ Bhola under Section 482 BNSS in connection with FIR No.182/2025 (offence punishable under Section 118(1)/3(5) of BNSS) registered at Police Station Sarita Vihar, GNCTD of Delhi.

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Court's answer

Having heard counsel and perused the record, the Court noted that the investigation of the FIR in question has already been completed and that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents.

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Ratio / Principle

After perusing the Medico-Legal Certificate (MLC), the Court found that, looking at the nature of the injury, the petitioner was entitled to extension of the interim protection already granted vide order dated 18.07.2025.

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Key takeaways

Considering the facts and circumstances, the Court granted anticipatory bail: in the event of arrest the petitioner is to be released on furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 25,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the SHO/IO, and he shall join the investigation as and when required.ratio¶24

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Bail Application — Anticipatory Bail Granted (S.482 BNSS): Delhi High Court (Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, J.) disposed of BAIL APPLN. 2639/2025 filed by Mohammad Monis @ Bhola under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking anticipatory bail in FIR No.182/2025 (Section 118(1)/3(5) BNSS), PS Sarita Vihar, GNCTD of Delhi, arising from an alleged attack with a sharp object on complainant Rahil Khan on 17.02.2025, in which Ballu @ Kadir allegedly facilitated the petitioner's escape. Noting that the investigation was already completed, the petitioner had no criminal antecedents, and that the MLC showed an injury whose nature justified protection, the Court extended the interim protection granted vide order dated 18.07.2025 and granted anticipatory bail: on arrest, release on a personal bond of ₹25,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the SHO/IO, subject to joining the investigation as and when required. Counsel for the State (Ms. Shubhi Gupta, APP) reported the final charge-sheet was being filed and sent for approval; notice served on the complainant drew no appearance.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- BAIL APPLN. 2639/2025

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MOHAMMAD MONIS @ BHOLA .....Petitioner

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Through: Mr. Counsel (appearance not given)

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versus

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STATE (NCT OF DELHI) .....Respondent Through: Ms. Shubhi Gupta, APP.

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV

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O R D E R

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% 03.07.2026

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This application has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 [ BNSS ] seeking anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No.182/2025 for the offence punishable under Section 118(1)/3(5) of BNSS registered at Police Station Sarita Vihar, GNCTD of Delhi.

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This matter was first time called out on 18.07.2025 and the Court while issuing notice directed that no precipitate action shall be taken against the petitioner till the following date of hearing.

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It is, however, stated that in the interregnum the petitioner appeared before the Investigating Officer [ IO ] as and when he was called for. The petitioner submits that he has fully co-operated with the IO.

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Ms. Shubhi Gupta, learned APP, appearing for the State, on instructions, states that the investigation has been completed and the prosecution is in the process of filing the final charge-sheet. The same has

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been sent for approval by the higher authorities. Her statement is taken on record.

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It be also noted that this Court directed for service of notice on the complainant. It is submitted that the notice was served on the complainant and despite service, none appears. The prosecution story would indicate that on 17.02.2025 at about 12.30 A.M. the complainant - Rahil Khan was present with his friends at Saabu’s jhuggi. During this time, the petitioner - Mohammad Monis @ Bhola allegedly attacked him with a sharp object, while Ballu @ Kadir facilitated Bhola’s escape. As a result, Rahil Khan sustained a stab injury on the left-side of his chest along with abrasions and multiple bruises. He was immediately sent for medical examination and based on his statement the FIR in question has been registered.

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Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that he has been falsely implicated and the medical report reflects a superficial stab wound of 1x1 cm with undetermined depth and minor abrasions. There is no life threatening injury, nor any proof of intent to cause death or grievous hurt. 7. I have heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties and have perused the record. It be noted that the investigation of the FIR in question has already been completed. There is no criminal antecedent of the petitioner. The Court has also perused the Medico-Legal Certificate [ MLC ] and finds that looking at the nature of the injury the petitioner is entitled for extension of the interim protection which was already granted vide order dated 18.07.2025. The petitioner undertakes to co-operate with the concerned IO and once the charge-sheet is filed, to render assistance before the trial Court.

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Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioner is

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granted anticipatory bail and in the event of arrest, he be released on furnishing personal bond in the sum of ₹25,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the SHO/IO. He shall, however, join the investigation as and when required.

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The bail application stands disposed of.

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PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J

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JULY 3, 2026 tr

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 06/07/2026 at 10:21:42

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