Quick Summary: Sandeep, also known as Chaman, was granted bail in a shooting incident case in Delhi. The court found no strong reason to keep him in custody, especially since the evidence was not clear.
On July 1, 2025, in Wazirabad, Delhi, a shooting incident occurred outside a complainant’s home. The complainant reported that a man named Shibu fired shots at him. Luckily, he escaped unharmed.
The police investigation revealed CCTV footage showing two boys near the scene. The complainant identified them as Shibu and his friend Sandeep. Sandeep was accused of being involved in the incident.
The bail hearing took place on January 16, 2026, at the High Court of Delhi. Judge Girish Kathpalia was in charge of the case. The court noted that neither the police officer investigating the case nor the officer in charge of the police station showed up, which had been a recurring problem.
"The issue of freedom of an individual cannot be handled carelessly."
The CCTV footage, looked at during the hearing, did not clearly show any faces. The footage had been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory but was not available for the bail hearing of Sandeep’s co-accused, Ishant, who had already been granted bail.
The court decided to grant bail to Sandeep, stating there was no strong evidence linking him to the crime. He was released on a personal promise to pay Rs. 10,000 if he fails to appear in court.
"There is no reason to take away the accused/applicant's freedom any longer."
The court ordered the immediate release of Sandeep, emphasizing the importance of personal freedom and the lack of clear evidence against him.
