$~5 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010263712026 + BAIL APPLN. 2294/2026 RAVINDRA SINGH CHAUHAN .....Petitioner Through: Mr. N Hariharan, Sr. Adv. with Mr. Amaan Shreyas, Ms. Mannat, Ms. Punya Rekha Angara, Mr. Amartya Kanjilal, Mr. Aman Akhtar, Ms. Vasundhara Raj Tyagi, Mr. Arjan Singh, Mr. Apoorv Kumar, Mr. Manish Kumar, Mr. Abhiraj Nigam, Advs. versus NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Manoj Pant, APP Mr. Divyam Gaur, Mr. Amit Kumar Sharma, Mr. Shobit Dimri, Advs. for the Victim. CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN O R D E R % 06.08.2026 1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. 2. This is an application filed by the petitioner seeking anticipatory bail under Section 482 read with Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as ‘BNSS’) arising out of FIR No. 254/2026 registered at Police Station Ambedkar Nagar under Sections 109(2)/126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as ‘BNS’). 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that it is a case of road rage. 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 07/08/2026 at 11:22:23 The parties were not known to each other and there was no prior animosity between them. He further submits that the injured has already been discharged from the hospital and there is a delay of about 30 hours in the registration of the FIR. He further submits that even the complainant, who is an eye-witness to the incident, has stated in his statement that he did not know how the injured suffered the stab injury as he did not see the petitioner inflicting the same. 4. Per contra, learned APP for the State submits that the injured has received stab injuries and, therefore, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary for the recovery of the weapon of offence. 5. Learned counsel for the complainant also submits that though the parties were not known to each other and there was no prior animosity between them, the petitioner repeatedly gave blows to the injured. He further submits that the MLC clearly reveals a stab wound on the stomach of the injured and, therefore, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary for the recovery of the weapon of offence. 6. Heard learned counsels for the parties. 7. Admittedly, it is a case of road rage. The victim has already been discharged from the hospital. Though the delay in registration of the FIR has been duly explained by the injured as well as the complainant, the injured is no longer hospitalized. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, particularly the nature of the incident and the fact that the victim has already been discharged, this Court is inclined to grant the petitioner the benefit of anticipatory bail. 8. Accordingly, in the event of arrest, the petitioner shall be released on anticipatory bail on furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the concerned 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 07/08/2026 at 11:22:23 SHO/Investigating Officer, subject to the following conditions: i) The petitioner shall remain available on the mobile number(s) shared by him with the Police. ii) The petitioner shall join the investigation as and when directed by the Investigating Officer (IO)/concerned SHO. 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 any change in residential address/contact details, the petitioner shall promptly inform the same to the concerned IO/SHO. 9. The petition is disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. 10. Nothing stated herein shall be construed as expressing any opinion on the merits of the case. 11. The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J AUGUST 6, 2026/prg/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 07/08/2026 at 11:22:23