$~61 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + BAIL APPLN. 2828/2026 MOHIT GUPTA .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Azhar Qayum, Mr. Shahamuddin, Ms. Priyanka Singh and Mr. Zubair, Advs. versus GOVERNMENT OF NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Manoj Pant, APP CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN O R D E R % 24.07.2026 1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. 2. This is a second bail application by the petitioner under Section 483 read with Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as ‘BNSS’) seeking grant of interim bail for a period of four months on medical grounds in FIR No. 19/2026 registered at Police Station Crime Branch for the offences punishable under Sections 22/25/29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (hereinafter referred to as ‘NDPS Act’). 3. Learned APP for the State has handed over the status report in Court. As per the status report, the medical documents submitted by the petitioner have been duly verified by the concerned Investigating Officer from the concerned doctors/hospitals. 4. During verification, Dr. Mohit Gupta, Consultant Physician, Nova Hospital, confirmed that the petitioner had visited the OPD only once on This is a digitally signed order. 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 30/07/2026 at 14:21:39 10.07.2026 at 12:10 PM for evaluation of HCV (Hepatitis-C) and was advised HCV RNA and HCV Genotype investigations for confirmation of diagnosis. The doctor has not opined that the petitioner requires hospitalization or that his medical condition is life-threatening or cannot be managed while in judicial custody. 5. Further, Dr. Mahesh Narayana Tiwari, Consultant Neurosurgeon, verified that the petitioner had undergone spine surgery in the past at Hope Hospital, Meerut, U.P., and had attended the OPD for follow-up examination. The petitioner had also shown him the medical documents of Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi and Dr. Sandeep Sahgal, Meerut, U.P. As per the doctor's verification, the petitioner was examined and advised continuation of treatment/follow-up. There is no opinion that the petitioner is bedridden, requires emergency surgery or cannot receive treatment while lodged in jail. The doctor also advised him to continue treatment either from his previous doctor or from GTB Hospital, Delhi. 6. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner requires follow-up treatment for Hepatitis-C. 7. I have considered the submissions and perused the status report. The medical verification clearly indicates that the petitioner has merely been advised diagnostic investigations and follow-up treatment. Admittedly, no surgery has been advised. 8. It may also be observed that, if the need so arises, the petitioner can be provided appropriate medical treatment while in judicial custody from AIIMS or Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. 9. Keeping in view the nature of the allegations, the gravity of the offence and the medical verification placed on record, no ground for grant of further This is a digitally signed order. 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 30/07/2026 at 14:21:39 extension of interim bail is made out. Accordingly, the present application is dismissed. 10. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. 11. Nothing stated herein shall be construed as an expression on the merits of the case. 12. The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J JULY 24, 2026/ys/Av This is a digitally signed order. 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 30/07/2026 at 14:21:39