IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Dinesh Kumar Sharma, J.
Naseeb – Appellant
Versus
The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) – Respondent
Bail Appln. 2432 of 2023
Decided On : 04-09-2023
BAIL - Regular Bail - Section 302/120B/34 IPC & 27 Arms ACT - [IPC Section 302, IPC Section 120B, IPC Section 34, Arms Act Section 27]
Fact of the Case:
The bail application was filed for grant of regular bail in a case involving FIR No. 47/2019 registered at P.S. Bawana under Section 302/120B/34 IPC & 27 Arms ACT. The prosecution's case involved a shooting incident resulting in the death of the victim.
Finding of the Court:
The court considered the statements of witnesses, including the sister of the deceased, and the recovery of weapons from the accused. It noted that some witnesses had turned hostile and only a few had been examined. The court also acknowledged the involvement of the petitioner in other criminal cases.
Issues: The issues included the credibility of witnesses, the severity of the charges, and the petitioner's involvement in other criminal cases.
Ratio Decidendi: The court emphasized that at the stage of bail, it is only required to consider the prima facie case and that the detention duration trial cannot be punitive in nature. It also cited the need for reasons for granting bail, considering the nature of the accusation, severity of punishment, and supporting evidence.
Final Decision: The petitioner was granted bail on furnishing a personal bond and surety, subject to various conditions, including restrictions on contacting the complainant and family members of the deceased, refraining from involvement in other offenses, and attending the trial regularly.
JUDGMENT
Dinesh Kumar Sharma, J. (Oral)
1. The present bail application has been filed for grant of regular bail in case FIR No. 47/2019 registered at P.S. Bawana under Section 302/120B/34 IPC & 27 Arms ACT.
2. Briefly stated the case of the prosecution is that on 09.02.2019, a call was received vide DD No. 28A at PS Bawana from Mahrishi Valmiki Hospital, Pooth Khurd, Delhi regarding the admitting of patient Karan s/o Ram Ratan Pardhan r/o H.No. 92, Sultanpur Dabas, Delhi age 23 years with gun shot injuries by his sister Seema vide MLC No, 571/19. I.O./ASI Raj Kumar reached the hospital where patient Karan was declared brought dead by doctor. The dead body of deceased was shifted to mortuary BSA Hospital for further proceedings. The crime scene was inside a plot while going from Bawana-Kanjhawala Road to Village Sultanpur Dabas. On the basis of facts and circumstances, case FIR No. 47/2019 US 302 IPC & 25/27 Arms Act PS Bawana. Delhi was registered and investigation was handed over to Inspector Dharamdev, PS Bawana.
3. During the course of investigation, statements of eye witness Ms. Seema (sister of deceased) was recorded who stated that four boys had came at Shiva Farm in a Scorpio Vehicle and had asked her for her brother Karan @ Monu and went inside. In the meantime, she heard sound of gunfire and saw those four boys fleeing from there while her brother was injured. She, with the help of neighbuors, took her brother Karan @ Monu to Mahrishi Valmile hospital, Pooch Kalan where he was declared dead. Later on, some photos of suspected persons were shown to Ms.Seema, who raised suspicion on two photos, one of Parveen Sabharwal and petitioner. That on 02/04/2019, it was informed that the accused Lokesh @Kartik has been arrested in Case FIR No. 169/2019 u/s 25 Arms Act PS Beri Distt. Jhajjar, Haryana who disclosed his involvement in present case. On 06/04/2019, accused Monu @Aryan and Naseeb (applicant) were arrested by Special Cell/NDR, Della, who also disclosed their involvement in present case.
4. All three accused persons denied for TIP Proceedings. Weapons of offence have been recovered from all the accused persons. It has further been submitted that the present applicant Naseeb and co- accused Monu@Aryan both disclosed that they came in contact with associate Parveen Hooda r/o Jhajjar, Haryana on 01/02/2019, wherein he murdered uncle of Parveen Hooda. Consequently, on 09/02/2019, they went at Shiva Farm, Sultanpur Dabas and shot victim Karan @Monu. Both, Monu @ Aryan and Naseeb were arrested on 28/03/2019 by Special Cell/NDR, Delhi. After investigation, the chargesheet was filed in the Rohini Couns where Total 47 witnesses were cited as PWs in main chargesheet and 11 witnesses were cited as PWs in Supplementary charges.
5. The learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that in the present case the two material witnesses i.e., the father, namely, Ram Rattan and sister Seema Devi had already been examined and have turned hostile. learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that out of the 47 witnesses only 7 have been examined. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner is in custody since 10.04.2019, the trial may take long time and therefore, the Petitioner may be admitted to bail.
6. The learned counsel for the petitioner has also submitted that the learned trial Court has fallen into error by mentioning that the Petitioner is involved in case FIR No. 7624/2014 u/s 302/307/120(b)/34 IPC and section 25/27 of Arms Act, P.S. Subhash Place.
7. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that even as per the status report filed by the prosecution, the petitioner is involved only in three cases i.e., Case FIR No. 52/2019 u/s 25 Arms Act PS Special Cell, Delhi, Case FIR No. 06/2019 W/s 148/149 IPC & 25 Arms Act PS Dujana, Haryana and Case FIR No. 39/2019 u/s 365/302/148/149 IPC & 25 Arms Act PS Civil Line, Rohtak, Haryana, other than the present case.
8. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that Petitioner has alre
The court emphasized the need for reasons for granting bail and the consideration of the prima facie case, severity of charges, and supporting evidence.
The basic rule of the criminal justice system is bail and not jail, and the denial of bail amounts to deprivation of personal liberty.
The court emphasized the need to consider the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case, the severity of the accusation, and the criminal antecedents of the accused in granting bail.
The seriousness of the offense and the potential threat to witnesses are key factors in determining the grant of bail in cases involving serious charges.
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