Tej Bhan v. State & ANR.

$~2 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + BAIL APPLN. 1977/2022 TEJ BHAN ..... Petitioner Through:

Mr. Suresh Chandra, Adv.

versus STATE & ANR.

..... Respondents Through:

Ms. Meenakshi Dahiya, APP for State with Mr. Chaaitanya Jain, Adv. with SI Anita, PS. Ashok Vihar and Insp.

Gajendra Singh.

Mr. Harshit Jain, Adv. (DHCLSC) with Ms. Poonam Das, Adv. along with complainant

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS MAHAJAN

O R D E R

% 22.03.2024 1.

The present petition has been filed under Section 438 CrPC read with Section 482 CrPC seeking anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No.297/2021 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station Ashok Vihar.

2.

The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is the father-in-law of the complainant and he was granted interim protection by this Court vide order dated 23.09.2022 subject to the petitioner joining investigation.

3.

He further submits that the petitioner has already joined investigation as and when called upon by the I.O concerned, which position is not disputed by the learned APP, on instructions from the I.O who is present in Court.

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4.

The learned APP fairly states that the petitioner is not required for any custodial interrogation and the State is in the process of filing the charge sheet.

5.

In view of the fact that the petitioner has joined investigation and is not required for any custodial investigation and further the State is in the process of filing chargesheet, it is directed that in the event of petitioner's arrest, he be released on bail subject to his furnishing personal bond in the sum of Rs. 25,000/- and a surety bond of the like amount to the satisfaction of the Investigating Officer / Arresting Officer further subject to the condition that he will join investigation as and when directed by the IO concerned.

6.

The petition stands disposed of.

7.

Order dasti under signatures of the Court Master. 8.

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