Shantanu v. State (NCT Of Delhi)

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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(CRL) 1959/2024 SHANTANU .....Petitioner Through:

Mr. Siddharth Yadav and Mr. Prashant Jain, Advocates.

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

Mr. Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel with SI Sanjay, PS - L. Gate.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL

O R D E R

% 01.08.2024 1.

Pursuant to the previous order dated 03.07.2024, it is informed by counsel for the State that the petitioner's representation has not been decided. Considering that the petition has to proceed on its own merit. 2.

The petitioner seeks parole in FIR 171/2016 under Section 10 POCSO in which the petitioner was sentenced to RI of ten years initially, which was reduced to RI for five years by this Court.

3.

The petitioner has almost served his sentence, as per the Nominal Roll and only few months are left. The petitioner has been released on interim bail and furlough earlier granted by this Court and has not misused the liberty. 4.

In these circumstances, the petition is allowed. 5.

In view of the above, this Court sees no impediment in granting parole to the petitioner. The petitioner is enlarged on parole for a period of 4 weeks from the date of release subject to furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees 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 04/07/2025 at 04:23:47

Ten Thousand only) with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the Jail Superintendent subject to the following conditions: - i. The petitioner shall also provide the the Jail Superintendent with mobile telephone number which shall be kept in working condition at all times and shall not switch off or change the mobile number without prior intimation to the the Jail Superintendent.

ii. The petitioner shall not leave the National Capital Territory of Delhi during the period of parole, without the prior permission of this Court. iii. The petitioner shall not indulge in any criminal activity and shall not communicate with or come in contact with the complainant/victim or any member of the complainant/victim's family or tamper with the evidence of the case.

iv. The petitioner is directed to surrender before the jail authorities at the expiry of the period of parole.

6.

Accordingly, the petition is disposed of.

7.

Copy of the order be sent to the Jail Superintendent for information and necessary compliance.

8.

Order be uploaded on the website of this Court. ANISH DAYAL, J AUGUST 1, 2024 Click here to check corrigendum, if any 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 04/07/2025 at 04:23:47