Summary: On January 21, 2026, the Delhi High Court allowed Jakir Hussain to stay free while waiting for his trial, as long as he promised to show up for court dates, in a shooting incident in Narela. Judge Girish Kathpalia found no reason to deny this, questioning the evidence that was shown.
The case is about an event in Narela, where Jakir Hussain was said to be part of a shooting. According to the police report No. 734/2025, Hussain was with Sahil, who supposedly shot Arbaz in the thigh during a fight. The argument was between two groups, and the gunshot was said to be fired very close to Arbaz.
Jakir Hussain's lawyers, Mr. Dhananjai Jain and Mr. Bhoop Singh, argued that Hussain was wrongly accused. They said the charges were a response to an earlier complaint Hussain filed against Arbaz and others in police report No. 732/2025.
"The accused/applicant is innocent and has been falsely implicated," said Hussain's lawyer.
The court looked at medical reports from Satyawadi Raja Harish Chandra Hospital and LNJP Hospital. The report mentioned a gunshot entry wound but no exit wound or usual signs of a close-range shot, like marks or burns.
"It is not possible that the entry would not be reflecting tattooing or blackening," argued the defense.
Judge Girish Kathpalia found problems with the evidence and decided to let Hussain stay free until trial. The judge noted that there was no bullet or shell casing at the scene and questioned the missing usual gunshot evidence.
Jakir Hussain was allowed to stay free on the condition that he provides a personal promise of Rs. 10,000 and a guarantee from someone else for the same amount. The court stressed that freedom should be given unless there are strong reasons not to.
This decision shows how important it is to look closely at evidence in legal cases.
