Hitesh Bhugra v. The State NCT of Delhi

2. By last order (05.12.2025), the learned predecessor bench by way of detailed order adjourned the matter to this day for hearing, granting interim protection to the accused/applicant from arrest, subject to his joining and cooperating in the investigation. Today, it is fairly submitted by learned APP on instructions of IO/SI Vinod Kumar that the accused/applicant has joined (ORAL)

1. The accused/applicant seeks anticipatory bail in case FIR NO. 624/2025 of PS Mehrauli for offences under Section 115(2)/333/308(4)/ 351(3)/3(5) BNS and Sections 25/27/54/59 of the Arms Act.

BAIL APPLICATION 4713/2025 pages and also cooperated in the investigation and is no more required for investigation purposes.

3. Broadly speaking, the allegation against the accused/applicant is that he assaulted the complainant de facto with fists and kicks, though his coaccused Himanshu and Shubham @ Sube were carrying pistol and the coaccused Shubham @ Sube also demanded Rs.2,00,000/-. There is no other allegation against the accused/applicant.

4. In view of above circumstances, including the role ascribed to the accused/applicant and there being no serious opposition, the Anticipatory Bail 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.

5. Accompanying application also stands disposed of.

GIRISH KATHPALIA (JUDGE) JANUARY 13, 2026