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HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 29.01.2026
MOHD AFFAN .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Mohd Azhar, Advocate (through videoconferencing)
Through: Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for the State
JUDGMENT
1. The accused/applicant seeks anticipatory bail in case e-FIR NO. 80100737/2025 of PS Jagat Puri for offence under Section 303(2) BNS.
2. Broadly speaking, the FIR was registered on e-FIR portal, whereby the complainant de facto alleged that on 23.10.2025, his mobile phone was snatched by two persons who came on a two-wheeler scooter and fled. Further, according to prosecution, the present accused/applicant and coaccused Mohd. Saim were arrested in another case and mobile phone of the complainant de facto was recovered from their possession. BAIL APPLN. 5053/2025 pages
3. On last date, prosecution opposed the anticipatory bail on the ground that the accused/applicant did not join investigation despite service of notice. That was explained by learned counsel for accused/applicant on the ground that the accused/applicant apprehended arrest. Therefore, on last date, matter was adjourned, directing that the accused/applicant be not arrested till this day subject to his joining investigation. Today, it is submitted by IO/HC Ravi that subsequent to last date of hearing, the accused/applicant had joined investigation.
4. Considering the overall circumstances, the present application is allowed and it is directed that in the event of his arrest, the accused/applicant shall be released on bail subject to his furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs.10,000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the IO/SHO concerned. Accompanying application also stands disposed of.
GIRISH KATHPALIA (JUDGE) JANUARY 29, 2026 ‘rs’