Sachin v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 24 Apr 2026 · 2026:DHC:3438
Girish Kathpalia
BAIL APPLN. 1605/2026
2026:DHC:3438
criminal petition_dismissed

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The Delhi High Court dismissed the accused's interim bail application to attend his sister's marriage, holding that his presence was not necessary and family consent was lacking.

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BAIL APPLN. 1605/2026
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 24.04.2026
BAIL APPLN. 1605/2026
SACHIN .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Asif Iqbal, Advocate
VERSUS
STATE (NCT OF DELHI) .....Respondent
Through: Mr. Amit Ahlawat, APP for State with Inspector Naveen Rathi
CORAM: JUSTICE GIRISH KATHPALIA
JUDGMENT
(ORAL)

1. The accused/applicant seeks interim bail for two weeks in case FIR No. 718/2022 of PS Mandawali for offence under Section 302/120B/201 IPC.

2. This interim bail application has been listed in this post-lunch session in second supplementary list after mentioning was allowed by the Hon’ble Chief Justice.

3. The regular bail application of the accused/applicant was dismissed as withdrawn on 27.03.2026 after part arguments. Thereafter, this application has been filed for interim bail so as to enable the accused/applicant to attend BAIL APPLN. 1605/2026 pages the marriage of his sister. From order dated 17.04.2026 of the learned trial court, it appears that the accused/applicant has a brother also at home and presence of the accused/applicant is not necessary for the marriage.

4. In the course of submissions, it was suggested that if agreeable, the accused/applicant can be sent in custody to attend the marriage. Learned counsel for accused/applicant took a passover to take instructions. After taking instructions, learned counsel for accused/applicant now submits that family members of the accused/applicant are not agreeable that the accused/applicant attends marriage in custody.

5. Therefore, the application is dismissed. Copy of this order be sent to the Jail Superintendent concerned for being conveyed to the accused/applicant.

GIRISH KATHPALIA (JUDGE) APRIL 24, 2026