Deepika @ Lali v. State, NCT Of Delhi

$~11& 12 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + BAIL APPLN. 375/2026 JHARNA DASS .....Petitioner Through:

Ms.

Manisha Parmar, Advocate (through V.C.) with Mr. Baljeet Kumar, Ms. Anjali and Ms. Shivanshi, Advocates.

versus STATE NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through:

Mr. Sunil Kumar Gautam, APP for the State with SI Nitin.

+ BAIL APPLN. 596/2026 DEEPIKA @ LALI .....Petitioner Through:

Ms.

Manisha Parmar, Advocate (through V.C.) with Mr. Baljeet Kumar, Ms. Anjali and Ms. Shivanshi, Advocates.

versus STATE, NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through:

Mr. Sunil Kumar Gautam, APP for the State with SI Nitin.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN

O R D E R

% 16.02.2026 1.

It is a case of dowry-death.

BAIL APPLN. 375/2026 & BAIL APPLN. 596/2026 1 The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 18/02/2026 at 11:52:09

2.

During course of the arguments, it was apprised that the father of the victim has been called for evidence on 16.03.2026. 3.

Learned counsel for the applicants, on instructions, and, without prejudice to her rights and contentions, does not press the abovesaid applications at this juncture.

4.

She, however, submits that she may be permitted to file applications seeking bail afresh, after the examination of the abovesaid witness. She also submits that in case applicants require interim bail for any urgent cause, such option may also be left open.

5.

In view of the above, both the abovesaid applications are disposed of as not pressed.

6.

All rights and contentions of the parties are reserved. 7.

Liberty, as prayed, is granted.

MANOJ JAIN, J FEBRUARY 16, 2026/ss/sa BAIL APPLN. 375/2026 & BAIL APPLN. 596/2026 2 The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 18/02/2026 at 11:52:09