Har Kishor @ Sidhu v. State (N.C.T. Of Delhi)
$~1 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + BAIL APPLN. 4585/2024 HAR KISHOR @ SIDHU .....Petitioner Through:
Mr. Rahul Sharma with Mr. Shivam Kumar Singh and Mr. Man Singh, Advocates.
versus STATE (N.C.T. OF DELHI) .....Respondent Through:
Mr. Sunil Kumar Gautam, APP with Insp. Narender.
Ms. Jahanvi Worah, Advocate for prosecutrix with prosecutrix in person.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN
O R D E R
% 10.02.2026 1.
Applicant seeks regular bail in FIR No.455/2024 dated 29.05.2024, for commission of offences under Sections 376/328/506 of IPC, Section 6 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), 2012 & Section 66E of Information Technology Act, 2000, registered at P.S. Nangloi. 2.
The applicant was arrested on 31.05.2024.
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Charges have already been framed and trial is going on. 4.
According to learned counsel for applicant, the applicant met the prosecutrix at a family function where they develop friendship and after exchanging phone numbers, they remained in touch with each other as friends. It is submitted that during such relationship, in an emotional state of mind, there was a promise that they would marry each other. 5.
As per averments appearing in FIR, the prosecutrix, though, admitted BAIL APPLN. 4585/2024 1 The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
that they had become good friends, she also revealed that applicant offered her a drink and when she consumed the same, she felt dizziness and when, subsequently, she opened her eyes, she found herself in a naked condition and it was in the abovesaid backdrop and allegations made by her that charge-sheet has been filed under Sections 376/328/506 of IPC, Section 6 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act), 2012 & Section 66E of Information Technology Act, 2000.
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In her statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C. before the concerned Court, she deposed that she was in a relationship with the applicant and she, merely, wanted her photos and videos to be taken back from him and supplemented that she did not have any other allegation.
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Admittedly, her testimony has already been recorded. 8.
Prosecutrix is present today with her counsel-Ms. Jahanvi Worah and when asked, prosecutrix stated that she would have no objection if the applicant is released on bail but at the same time, she supplements that he should be directed not to upload any of her photos or videos anywhere, including on any social media platform.
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When asked, it was apprised that earlier, some such photographs and videos had been uploaded, albeit, deleted by the accused from the relevant platforms.
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Applicant is, reportedly, of 24 years of age and the Nominal Roll does not indicate any previous involvement of any nature, whatsoever. 11.
Keeping in mind the overall facts of the case and period of incarceration, young age of the applicant and his clean antecedents, the applicant is directed to be released on bail on his furnishing personal bond in a sum of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety of like amount, subject to the satisfaction of learned Trial BAIL APPLN. 4585/2024 2 The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
Court/CMM/Duty Magistrate with following conditions:- i.
The applicant would provide his Mobile Number to the concerned I.O and would ensure that such Mobile Number remains active and operational, till the disposal of the case by the learned Trial Court. ii.
Applicant will not live in same locality where the prosecutrix is residing.
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The applicant would not try to come in contact of any public witnesses, including the prosecutrix and her family members, directly or indirectly. He shall not visit the locality where the prosecutrix and her family members are residing at the moment.
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Applicant will not share with anyone or upload any of the photographs or video of prosecutrix in any manner whatsoever. v.
Applicant will not seek any unnecessary adjournment and would appear on all the dates, as fixed by learned Trial Court in the abovesaid ongoing matter.
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If there is any infraction or violation of any of the abovesaid conditions, the prosecutrix and the prosecution would be at liberty to move application seeking cancellation of bail, before this Court. 13.
The application stands disposed of in aforesaid terms. 14.
A copy of this Order be immediately sent to the learned Trial Court and Jail Superintendent for information and necessary compliance. MANOJ JAIN, J FEBRUARY 10, 2026/sw/js BAIL APPLN. 4585/2024 3 The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.