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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
SANDEEP SHARMA
Narotma Devi – Appellant
Versus
State of Himachal Pradesh – Respondent
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| 1. investigation complete; petitioner fully cooperative. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. risk of evidence tampering and crime repetition. (Para 3) |
| 3. routine scolding; no evidence of targeted humiliation. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 4. delayed fir; scolding not causative of suicide. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 5. mere scolding lacks intent for abetment. (Para 8) |
| 6. innocence presumed; bail rule not exception. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 7. bail absolute subject to conditions. (Para 14 , 15 , 16 , 17) |
JUDGMENT :
Sandeep Sharma, J.
Sequel to order dated 22.12.2025, whereby the petitioner, who is teacher by occupation, was ordered to be enlarged on interim bail in case FIR No.165 of 2025 dated 05.12.2025 registered at Police Station Barotiwala, Distt. Solan, H.P under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, respondent/State has filed status report and ASI Vijay Sharma, P.S Barotiwala has come present with record. Petitioner is also present along with her counsel. Record perused and retained.
2. Mr. Rajan Kahol, learned Additional Advocate General on instructions of investigating officer, present in the Court, states that pursuant to order dated 22.12.2025, petitioner herein has been joining the investigation r
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