Deepika @ Lali v. State, NCT of Delhi

Delhi HC16 Feb 2026BAIL APPLN./596/2026

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Bail applications not pressed; dowry death case; Delhi High Court; Justice Manoj Jain; order dated 16.02.2026; BAIL APPLN. 375/2026 (Jharna Dass); BAIL APPLN. 596/2026 (Deepika @ Lali); State NCT of Delhi; victim's father to be examined on 16.03.2026; liberty to file fresh bail applications after witness examination; interim bail option left open for urgent cause; rights and contentions reserved; disposal as not pressed; no merits adjudication.

What did the court decide?

Both bail applications disposed of as not pressed, with liberty to file fresh bail applications after examination of the victim's father and to seek interim bail for any urgent cause; all rights and contentions reserved. ¶¶19

Deepika @ Lali Vs State, NCT of Delhi — Delhi HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- BAIL APPLN. 375/2026 JHARNA DASS

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.....Petitioner Through: Ms. Manisha Parmar, Advocate (through V.C.) with Mr. Baljeet Kumar, Ms. Anjali and Ms. Shivanshi, Advocates. versus .....Respondent Through: Mr. Sunil Kumar Gautam, APP for the State with SI Nitin. .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Manisha Parmar, Advocate (through V.C.) with Mr. Baljeet Kumar, Ms. Anjali and Ms. Shivanshi, Advocates. versus

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STATE NCT OF DELHI

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Through: Mr. Sunil Kumar Gautam, APP for the State with SI Nitin. + BAIL APPLN. 596/2026 DEEPIKA @ LALI

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STATE, NCT OF DELHI

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.....Respondent Through: Mr. Sunil Kumar Gautam, APP for the State with SI Nitin.

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN

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O R D E R % 16.02.2026

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It is a case of dowry-death.

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BAIL APPLN. 375/2026 & BAIL APPLN. 596/2026 1

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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 18/02/2026 at 11:52:09

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During course of the arguments, it was apprised that the father of the victim has been called for evidence on 16.03.2026.

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Learned counsel for the applicants, on instructions, and, without prejudice to her rights and contentions, does not press the abovesaid applications at this juncture.

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She, however, submits that she may be permitted to file applications seeking bail afresh, after the examination of the abovesaid witness. She also submits that in case applicants require interim bail for any urgent cause, such option may also be left open.

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In view of the above, both the abovesaid applications are disposed of as not pressed.

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All rights and contentions of the parties are reserved.

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Liberty, as prayed, is granted.

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MANOJ JAIN, J

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FEBRUARY 16, 2026/ss/sa

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BAIL APPLN. 375/2026 & BAIL APPLN. 596/2026 2

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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 18/02/2026 at 11:52:09

Deepika @ Lali v. State, NCT of Delhi

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