IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. OF 2026 (@ SLP(CRL.) No.16688/2025)
VIKRAM APPELLANT(S)
VERSUS
STATE GOVT OF DELHI RESPONDENT(S)
O R D E R
1. Leave granted.
2. The appellant has been arraigned as an accused
and seeks regular bail in connection with FIR
No.388/2013, registered at Police Station –
Jaitpur, Delhi for the offences punishable under
Sections 302, 307 and 324 read with Section 34
of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
3. We have heard the learned counsel appearing for
the appellant and the respondent.
4. We are inclined to set aside the impugned order
as the examination of witnesses before the Trial
Court has almost been completed, except for the
cross-examination of the Investigating Officer,
coupled with the fact that the appellant has
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been under incarceration for more than 10 years.
5. Accordingly, the impugned order stands set
aside, and the appellant is granted bail,
subject to the terms and conditions that may be
imposed by the concerned Trial Court.
6. The appeal is allowed, accordingly.
7. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand
disposed of.
……………………………………………………………………J. [M.M. SUNDRESH]
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