Raju@ Chanakya v. The State

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2018 · 2018:DHC:3474
S.P. Garg
Bail Appl. 300/2018
2018:DHC:3474
criminal bail_granted

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The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to the petitioner accused of murder under Section 302 IPC based on circumstantial evidence and after examination of material witnesses, subject to protective conditions.

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Bail Appl.300/2018 HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: MAY 24, 2018
BAIL APPLN. 300/2018
RAJU@ CHANAKYA ..... Petitioner
Through : Mr.Tarun Gautam, Advocate.
VERSUS
THE STATE ..... Respondent
Through : Ms.Radhika Kolluru, APP with Insp.Vijay Kumar, PS Vivek Vihar.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG S.P.GARG, J. (ORAL)
JUDGMENT

1. The petitioner seeks regular bail in case FIR No.329/2013 under Section 302 IPC registered at Police Station Vivek Vihar. Status report is on record.

2. I have heard the learned counsel for the parties and have examined the file. The petitioner is in custody since 29.08.2013. Material prosecution witnesses have already been examined. The case of the prosecution is based upon circumstantial evidence. The petitioner and the deceased were acquainted with each other prior to the incident. Allegedly a dispute arose between petitioner, his associates and the 2018:DHC:3474 Bail Appl.300/2018 victim over a trivial issue. As per DNA report co-accused Manoj, the Juvenile facing trial before the Juvenile Justice Board was connected with the crime.

3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the role assigned to the petitioner in the crime, he is admitted to bail on his furnishing personal bond in the sum of `50,000/-with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Trial Court. The petitioner shall not contact and criminally intimidate the complainant and the prosecution witnesses in any manner, whatsoever.

4. The bail application stands disposed of.

5. Trial court record be sent back forthwith along with the copy of the order.

S.P.GARG (JUDGE) MAY 24, 2018