$~1 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010277532026 + BAIL APPLN. 2480/2026 SACHIN BALYAN @ NITU .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Akshay, Advocate versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Amit Ahlawat, APP for State with SI Brajesh Patel and SI Dharmender CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GIRISH KATHPALIA O R D E R % 24.08.2026 1. The accused/applicant seeks regular bail in case FIR No. 17/2018 of PS Naraina for offence under Section 307/333/353/186/174A/34 IPC and Section 25/27 of Arms Act. 2. Learned APP for State at the outset, points out that by way of order dated 15.01.2026, this court allowed the accused/applicant to withdraw the earlier bail application with liberty to file afresh subsequent to the testimony of the injured Sub-Inspector Naveen, but since Naveen is yet to be examined in trial, this application is not maintainable. It is made clear by him that the role attributed to the accused/applicant is not just being a driver, but also that he was one of the shooters and could be arrested only seven years after the incident. However, these allegations as regards role of the 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 25/08/2026 at 12:06:18 accused/applicant are strongly rebutted by learned counsel for accused/applicant. 3. Learned counsel for accused/applicant seeks permission to withdraw this bail application with liberty to file afresh before the trial court subsequent to the testimony of SI Naveen, but also submits that SI Naveen is deliberately avoiding to come for his testimony. 4. As requested, this bail application is dismissed as withdrawn with liberty as sought. 5. However, it is directed that on the next date (07.09.2026) already fixed before the trial court, SI Naveen shall be positively produced before the trial court to record his testimony and in case, SI Naveen does not appear before the trial court despite service of summons, the learned trial court shall send appropriate communication to the concerned DCP and the accused/applicant shall be entitled to file fresh bail application on that day itself. GIRISH KATHPALIA, J AUGUST 24, 2026/as 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 25/08/2026 at 12:06:18