Hukum Chand @ Monu v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 14 May 2025 · 2025:DHC:3725
Girish Kathpalia
BAIL APPLN. 1846/2025
2025:DHC:3725
criminal appeal_dismissed

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The Delhi High Court dismissed interim bail sought for medical treatment of piles in a murder case, holding that the ailment was not serious and appropriate treatment was already provided in custody.

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BAIL APPLN. 1846/2025
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 14.05.2025
BAIL APPLN. 1846/2025 & CRL.M.A. 14937/2025
HUKUM CHAND @ MONU .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Sarthak Tomar, Advocate.
VERSUS
STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) .....Respondent
Through: Ms. Manjeet Arya, APP for State
WITH
Inspector Anil Kumar and Inspector Mintu Singh, PS S. P. Badli.
CORAM: JUSTICE GIRISH KATHPALIA
JUDGMENT
(ORAL)

1. The accused/applicant seeks interim bail in case FIR No. 873/2021 of PS S.P. Badli for offence under Section 302/34 IPC. The interim bail is sought solely on the ground that the accused/applicant needs medical treatment for piles suffered by him. As reflected from Status Report dated 06.05.2025 filed before the learned Trial Court while similar application was being dealt with, the jail doctor reported that appropriate medical treatment is already being administered to the accused/applicant and his medical condition is stable.

2. Further, learned APP accepting notice submits that piles is not such an ailment, for which the accused/applicant be granted bail, that too in the KATHPALIA Date: 2025.05.14 17:56:51 +05'30' BAIL APPLN. 1846/2025 pages backdrop of the heinous manner in which murder was committed allegedly by the accused/applicant.

3. In view of the aforesaid, I find no reason to grant interim bail to the accused/applicant. The application is dismissed.

4. However, the jail authorities are directed to ensure best possible medical treatment to the accused/applicant and for compliance, a copy of this order be sent to the Jail Superintendent. Pending application stands disposed of.

GIRISH KATHPALIA (JUDGE) MAY 14, 2025 GIRISH KATHPALIA