Khem Singh Negi v. The State ( NCT Of Delhi)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ BAIL APPLN. 577/2018 & CRL.M.A.No.4733/18 KHEM SINGH NEGI ..... Petitioner Through :

Mr.Bharat Sharma, Advocate with Mr.Nitin Joshi & Ms.Anindita Das, Advocates.

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

Mr.Ravi Nayak, APP with SI Rampal.

Mr.Jatin Sapra, Advocate for the complainant.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 03.05.2018 1.

The petitioner seeks anticipatory bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. in case FIR No.127/2018 registered under Sections 376/377/420 IPC at PS Mehrauli. Status report is on record.

2.

I have heard the learned counsel for the parties including the counsel for the complainant and have examined the file. By an order dated 14.03.2018, the petitioner was granted interim protection and was directed to join the investigation as and when required. Undisputedly, the petitioner has joined the investigation since then. Perusal of the status report reveals that the prosecutrix and the petitioner were acquainted with each other since long. Physical relations allegedly took place between the two albeit on the alleged promise to marry. The victim is a married lady having two children. FIR No.276/2017 under Sections 323/506 IPC was lodged by her

against the petitioner at PS Sector-40, Gurugram. Apparently, there is delay in lodging of the FIR.

3.

Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioner is granted anticipatory bail and in the event of arrest, he be released on furnishing personal bond in the sum of ` 40,000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the SHO/Investigating officer. He shall, however, join the investigation as and when required.

4.

The petitioner shall not contact the prosecutrix and shall not criminally intimidate her in any manner.

5.

The bail application stands disposed of.

S.P.GARG, J.

MAY 03, 2018 / tr