Ravi, accused in a murder case, has been granted bail by the Delhi High Court. Justice Girish Kathpalia decided on February 17, 2026, that Ravi could be released with conditions. Let’s break down what happened.
On November 24, 2022, Surender Kumar reported his brother, Om Kumar, missing. A few days later, on November 28, 2022, a body was found in the Yamuna river. Vijay Kumar, a witness, claimed he saw a fight involving a golden car around the time Om disappeared.
Ravi was accused of being involved in Om's death, with the police charging him under laws related to murder and hiding evidence. Ravi’s lawyer argued that he was wrongly blamed to solve a difficult murder case and had been in jail since December 8, 2022.
Vijay Kumar, the key witness, was said to have seen the crime but didn't name the attackers in his official statement. Surender, the person who reported the case, even filed a request to have Vijay appear in court, but it’s still pending.
The autopsy report from November 29, 2022, showed new injuries on Om’s body. However, the time gap between when Om was last seen and when his body was found raised questions about how trustworthy the evidence was.
Justice Kathpalia pointed out the inconsistencies in Vijay’s statements and granted Ravi bail. Ravi must provide a personal bond of Rs. 10,000 and a guarantee to the court. He’s also warned not to contact any witnesses.
Ravi’s release on bail doesn't end the case, but it does mark a significant turn in the legal journey.
