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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Shalinder Kaur
Lovee Narula – Appellant
Versus
Directorate Of Enforcement, Govt. Of India – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
SHALINDER KAUR, J.
CRL. M.A. 10739/2025 (Exemption)
1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
2. Application stands disposed of.
BAIL APPL No. 1376/2025
3. This is a third Bail Application has been filed on behalf of the Petitioner under Section 528 read with Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 read with Section 45 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, seeking an extension of the interim Bail for a period of 60 days on the humanitarian grounds, in connection with the ECIR/DLZO-II/03/2024 dated 16.03.2024, arising out of the FIR No. 59/2024 dated 12.03.2024 registered at the Police Station - Crime Branch, Delhi.
4. Mr. Abhijat, learned Senior Counsel submits that the Petitioner had been granted an interim Bail by this Court vide Order dated 28.03.2025 passed in Bail Appl. bearing No. 1159/2025, for a period of 10 days on account of the medical grounds of his Father being on life support in the Intensive Care Unit.
5. He submits that, tragically, the Father of the Petitioner passed away on 03.04.2025 and the interim Bail granted to the Petitioner by this Court is due to lapse today.
6. The learned Senior Counsel submits that the Petitioner is th
The court may extend interim bail on humanitarian grounds despite prior violations of bail conditions, especially in cases of personal bereavement requiring familial obligations.
The court upheld the principle that humanitarian grounds can justify granting interim bail, while ensuring safeguards against evidence tampering.
The court may grant an extension of interim bail on humanitarian grounds, subject to specified conditions and with a clear directive on further extensions.
Extension of interim bail based on the serious ailment of a family member.
Interim bail can be granted on humanitarian grounds, balancing the rights of the accused with the interests of justice, especially in culturally significant circumstances.
Interim bail can be granted to an under-trial for fulfilling family obligations, provided stringent conditions are imposed to ensure public safety and prevent misuse.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the consideration of the seriousness of the petitioner's ailment, the feasibility of treatment in jail, and the need for specialized treatment that....
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