Naveen Negi v. The State NCT Of Delhi
$~2 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + BAIL APPLN. 3827/2024 NAVEEN NEGI .....Petitioner Through:
Mr. Irshad and Mr. Jaiveer, Advs.
versus THE STATE NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through:
Mr. Satish Kumar, APP for State with Ms. Upasna Bakshi, Adv. along with SI Sumit.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY DIGPAUL
O R D E R
% 09.10.2025 1.
The present application under Section 482(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking grant of anticipatory bail in connection with FIR No. 310/2024 registered at Police Station Mohan Garden, Delhi, for offences punishable under Sections 118(1)/126(2)/351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
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As per the prosecution, the incident in question took place on 14.09.2024 at around 8:40 PM at Fitness Grow Gym, Bhagwati Garden Extension, Uttam Nagar, where an altercation ensued between the complainant Vikas and the petitioner over certain rumours allegedly being spread. It is alleged that during the verbal exchange, the petitioner assaulted the complainant and his brother Nitesh, using a sharp/iron object available in the gym. Both sustained injuries and were initially taken to Tarak Hospital and later referred to DDU Hospital.
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On the complaint of Vikas, FIR No. 310/2024 was registered on 15.09.2024. The MLC of the injured persons, namely Nitesh Kumar (MLC No. 1259/24) and Vikas (MLC No. 1260/24), reflected a lacerated wound near the left ear in the case of Nitesh and simple injury in the case of Vikas. The injuries were subsequently opined to be simple in nature. 4.
It is the case of the petitioner that he has co-operated with the investigation pursuant to the directions of this Court and joined the investigation on 04.12.2024, during which the alleged weapon, a key and a ring was recovered; and that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is no longer required.
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Thereafter, an interim protection was earlier granted to the petitioner vide order dated 28.09.2024 by the learned ASJ, Special Electricity Court, Dwarka, with directions to join investigation. Subsequently, the learned ASJ, vide order dated 08.10.2024, rejected the anticipatory bail application observing that custodial interrogation might be necessary. Thereafter, the present application came to be filed before this Court on 14.10.2024. 6.
This Court, vide order dated 24.10.2024, had granted interim protection to the petitioner subject to his joining the investigation as and when required by the Investigating Officer (hereinafter "IO"). The said interim protection has remained in operation till date. 7.
It is informed by the learned APP for the State, on instructions from the IO, that the petitioner has joined and co-operated with the investigation, and the nature of injuries sustained by the complainant and his brother have been opined to be simple. In view of the submissions made by the IO and considering the overall facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is of the view that no custodial interrogation of the petitioner is warranted at this The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
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In view of the above, this Court finds it a fit case to grant the relief of anticipatory bail. Accordingly, the application is allowed. The petitioner be released on bail in the event of arrest on his furnishing personal bond in the sum of ₹10,000/- with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the SHO/IO concerned on the following terms and conditions: i. The petitioner shall remain available on the mobile numbers shared by him with the Police.
ii. The petitioner shall not leave the country without prior permission of the concerned Court.
iii. The petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any attempt to influence the witnesses or tamper with the evidence in any manner. iv. In case of change of residential address or contact details, the petitioner shall promptly inform the same to the concerned SHO/IO. 9.
It is clarified that nothing stated herein shall be construed as an expression of opinion on the merits of the case. 10.
Order be uploaded on the website forthwith.
AJAY DIGPAUL, J OCTOBER 9, 2025 Sk/yr The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.