Rohit Khanna v. State Of NCT Of Delhi

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ BAIL APPLN. 2333/2026 & CRL.M.A. 18261/2026, CRL.M.A. 18261/2026 ROHIT KHANNA .....Petitioner Through:

Mr.

Siddharth Yadav Mr.

Ayush Kumar Singh Ms. Kashish Ahuja Mr.

Khuranshu Nagpal, Advs.

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

Ms. Richa Dhawan, APP

CORAM:

HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN

O R D E R

% 02.07.2026 1.

This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. 2.

The present application has been filed by the applicant under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the 'BNSS') seeking interim bail for a period of six weeks on medical grounds in FIR No. 301/2023 registered under Sections 22/29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (hereinafter referred to as the 'NDPS Act') at Police Station Special Cell, after dismissal of his application by the learned Special Judge (NDPS), Patiala House Courts, vide order dated 22.06.2026.

3.

The applicant has not surrendered despite the currency of the interim bail being over on 22.06.2026. Initially, he was granted interim bail for a period of six weeks vide order dated 02.05.2026 by the learned Special Judge (NDPS), Patiala House Courts. Thereafter, upon the applicant's request, the 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 04/07/2026 at 10:57:43

period of interim bail was extended till 22.06.2026. However, despite the lapse of ten days and the specific direction to surrender upon the expiry of the interim bail, the applicant has failed to do so. Further, even on medical grounds, this Court is of the opinion that the applicant can very well avail the requisite treatment while in judicial custody. 4.

Before seeking any equitable relief from this Court, the applicant must approach the Court with clean hands. However, it appears that the applicant has trampled upon the orders of this Court with impunity. Despite being specifically directed to surrender, he has chosen not to do so. The allegations against the applicant pertain to offences punishable under Sections 22 and 29 of the NDPS Act. In these circumstances, the conduct of the applicant disentitles him from claiming any equitable relief. 5.

Accordingly, this Court finds no ground to grant the relief sought. The application is, therefore, dismissed.

6.

Pending applications, if any, shall also stand dismissed. 7.

The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J JULY 2, 2026/ys/Av 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 04/07/2026 at 10:57:43