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CRL.M.C. 7251/2026 $~104 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010464832026 + CRL.M.C. 7251/2026 & CRL.M.A. 30326/2026 ENOCH TARR @PETER .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Vikas Gautam, Advocate versus STATE NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Ms. Shubhi Gupta, APP for State Insp. Sanjeev Kumar, PS: Special Cell.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT BANSAL O R D E R % 28.09.2026 CRL.M.A. 30326/2026 (exemption)
1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
CRL.M.C. 7251/2026
2. The present petition has been filed seeking setting aside of the order dated 9th September, 2026, passed by Special Judge NDPS-10, RACC, New Delhi in SC No. 347/2025 whereby it was held that the residential address furnished by the petitioner does not provide a stable and independently verifiable residence. Hence, the bail bond furnished by the petitioner was rejected.
3. In the present case, the petitioner was granted regular bail by the Additional Sessions Judge/Special Judge (NDPS Act), Patiala House Courts, New Delhi on 15th April, 2026. Subsequently, there were various 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 30/09/2026 at 11:29:19
CRL.M.C. 7251/2026 modifications in the bail conditions and in terms of the order dated 1st September, 2026, the Trial Court permitted the petitioner to deposit cash surety and surety amount was reduced to Rs.50,000/-.
4. The petitioner, pursuant to the aforesaid order, filed a cash bail bond before the Trial Court giving the residential address of his friend, Mr. Christian Zack, where he was going to reside after his release from jail.
5. The Trial Court directed the SHO, P.S. Special Cell for verification of the said address. Pursuant thereto, a verification report was filed wherein it was stated that the surety does not have any control over the petitioner.
6. I have heard the counsel for the parties.
7. It is an admitted position that the petitioner was granted bail vide
order dated 15th April, 2026, however, the petitioner is yet to be released from custody. The only impediment to the release of the petitioner is the acceptance of the bail bond, which came to be rejected by the Trial Court on the ground of the residential address furnished by him.
8. In these circumstances, this Court deems it fit to direct the release of the petitioner, subject to the condition that within one (1) week from his release, the petitioner shall furnish a fresh residential address where the petitioner would be available after his release.
9. The petitioner shall also furnish his mobile number to the Investigating Officer (I.O.), which will be kept in a working condition throughout.
10. The present petition stands disposed of.
11. Pending application stands disposed of.
AMIT BANSAL, J SEPTEMBER 28, 2026/ds 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 30/09/2026 at 11:29:19