High CourtsSingle Bench(2019) 05 DEL CK 0377

Ramesh Bhardwaj vs Govt Of Nct Of Delhi Through Sho

Delhi High Court · Decided on 14 May 2019

HON’BLE JUDGES
Sanjeev Sachdeva, J
RESULT
Allowed
CASE NUMBER
Bail Application No. 575 Of 2019

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23 paragraphs · 408 words

Sanjeev Sachdeva, J

1.

Petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in FIR No. 37/2019, under Sections 342/323/354B/354/506/509/34 Indian Penal Code, 1860, Police Station Narela.

2.

The allegations in the FIR are that the husband of the prosecutrix had purchased a property through the petitioner, however, the registration of the

documents was not got done despite taking money. It is contended that when the prosecutrix along with her husband had gone to ask the petitioner to

register the plot or to refund the money they dragged her inside their house and locked the door and thereafter the petitioner along with his wife

assaulted her. It is alleged that petitioner tore her clothes.

3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated. He submits that the subject FIR is an offshoot of a

property dispute, which the complainant had raised with the petitioner. It is submitted that the property was purchased through the petitioner who was

acting as a property broker and in case there was any dispute it was with the owner of the property.

4.

Learned counsel further submits that the CCTV footage of the cameras installed in the neighbourhood do not support the case of the prosecution.

5.

By order dated 07.03.2019, petitioner was granted interim protection subject to joining investigation.

6.

Learned APP for the State, under instructions from the Investigating Officer, submits that the petitioner has joined investigation. She further submits

that the DVR was obtained from the neighbourhood and has been sent for forensic examination. She, however, further submits that since the

petitioner has joined investigation and investigation qua the role of the petitioner is complete, there is no further requirement of the petitioner to join

investigation.

7.

Without commenting on the merits of the case and keeping in view of the totality of the facts and circumstances, I am satisfied that petitioner has

made out a case for grant of anticipatory bail.

8.

Accordingly, it is directed that in the event of arrest, the arresting officer/IO/SHO shall release the petitioner on bail on petitioner furnishing a bail

bond in the sum of Rs. 20,000/- with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the arresting officer/Investigating Officer/SHO concerned.

Petitioner shall not do anything that may prejudice the investigation, trial or prosecution witnesses. Petitioner shall not contact the complainant or her

family.

9.

Petition is allowed in the above terms.

10.

Order Dasti under signatures of the Court Master.