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DELHI HIGH COURT
RAJNISH BHATNAGAR
Mohd. Aamir – Appellant
Versus
State – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petition for bail based on fir allegations. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. defense arguments regarding false implication. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. prosecution response and delay in reporting. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. investigation findings and discrepancies. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 5. court's reasoning for granting bail. (Para 10) |
| 6. no opinion on case merits expressed. (Para 11) |
JUDGMENT
Rajnish Bhatnagar, J.
1. This petition is filed by petitioner under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking regular bail in FIR No. 740/2020 under Sections 323/376/376B/376D/506 IPC registered at Police Station Khajuri Khas, Delhi.
2. In brief, the facts of the case are that on 7.9.2020, the victim lodged an FIR against the petitioner/applicant who is her brother-in-law and his co- accused, namely, Jakir who is the husband of the victim. It is alleged by the victim that on 27.08.2020 between 2.00 am to 5.00 am the applicant/petitioner and his brother committed rape on the victim at her matrimonial home. The statement of the victim under Section 164 Cr.P.C was recorded on 24.09.2020.
3. I have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner/applicant, learned APP for the State assisted by the learned coun
The court ruled that delays in filing an FIR and lack of medical evidence may undermine the credibility of serious allegations, potentially influencing the decision on bail.
The court's refusal of bail reinforces that serious allegations of sexual offences require thorough examination at trial, negating claims of consensual relations based on prior friendships or financi....
Point of Law : Court does not mitigate allegations made by prosecutrix against petitioner in her statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C, and first statement given to police.
A petitioner in judicial custody may be granted bail when allegations improve over time and family disputes are involved, but the trial's integrity must be safeguarded.
The delay in filing the FIR and the conduct of the complainant can raise doubts about the credibility of the allegations in cases of sexual offenses.
The significance of delay in filing the FIR, lack of supporting evidence, and voluntary actions of the complainant and the accused and his family are crucial factors in considering bail applications ....
Balancing the nature of the case, custody duration, and prima facie evidence to grant bail with specific conditions.
The court held that a conviction for rape is unsafe solely on the testimony of the prosecutrix when there is significant delay in reporting and lack of corroborative evidence.
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