Eshwanti Devi v. The State (N.C.T of Delhi)

Delhi High Court · 11 Feb 2016 · 2016:DHC:8205
Pratibha Rani
Bail Appln. 2539/2015
2016:DHC:8205
criminal appeal_allowed

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The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to women accused under Sections 420, 448, 506, and 34 IPC, emphasizing their cooperation with investigation and non-requirement for custodial interrogation.

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$-3 & 22 HIGH COURT OF DELHI
BAIL APPLN. 2539/2015
ESHWANTI DEVI Petitioner
Through: Mr.B.S.Rana, Advocate.
VERSUS
THE STATE (N.C.T OF DELHI) Respondent
Through; Mr.Kewal Singh Ahuja, APP for the State with Insp. Rajpal Dabas, PS
Utam Nagar.
Mr.Dinesh Kumar Gupta, Advocate for the complaiant.
AND
BAIL APPLN. 2489/2015
POONAM DEVI
Through: Mr.B.S.Rana, Advocate.
VERSUS
Petitioner THE STATE (NCT OFDELHI) Respondent
Through: Ms.Rajni Gupta, APP for the State with Insp. Rajpal Dabas, PS
Utam Nagar.
Mr.Dinesh Kumar Gupta, Advocate for the complaiant.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE PRATIBHA RANI
1L02.2016
ORDER

1. Byway of these two applications filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C. the petitioners are seeking anticipatory bail in case FIR No.1419/2015 under Sections 420/448/506/34IPC, PS Uttam Nagar, Delhi.

2. Status reports have been filed by the State. BailAppln. Nos.2539 &2489 of2015 Page 1of[2] 2016:DHC:8205

3. I haveheard learned counsel forthepetitioners as wellas learned APP for the State.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners are women. They have joined the investigation and original documents have also been handed over to the10. Learned counsel for thepetitioners submits that the petitioners are ready to join further investigation as and when required by the SHO/IO concerned hence they may be released on anticipatory bail.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and that the petitioners have joined the investigation and that they are not required for custodial interrogation, it is directed that in the event of arrest, the petitioners be released on bail on their each furnishing personal bond in the sum of Rs.25,000/- with one surety each of the like amount to the satisfaction ofthe SHO/IO concerned. However, the petitioners are directed to join the investigation as andwhen required by the SHO/IO concerned.

6. Applications stand disposed of As prayed, copy of the order be given dasti to learned counsel for the parties. »RATIBHAi™[r?. FEBRUARY 11, 2016 T) BailAppln. Nos.2539 &2489of2015 Page 2 of[2]