Delhi hit-and-run case | Court grants bail to man accused of shielding accused
The Hindu
The court asked the accused to join the investigation as and when required by the IO, attend the trial and not tamper with evidence.
A court in New Delhi on January 7, 2023 granted bail to Ankush Khanna who allegedly shielded the accused involved in the Kanjhawala accident case.
Metropolitan Magistrate Sanya Dalal granted the relief to Khanna, who had surrendered on Friday, after observing that the charges against him were bailable.
The judge noted that according to the Investigating Officer (IO), Khanna had in his statement to the police said that accused Deepak was driving the vehicle. However, according to the investigation conducted so far, it has been found that accused Amit was driving.
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The court also noted the investigation officer's submission that Ankush Khanna along with another accused Ashutosh had assisted the co-accused in hiding them at Deepak's residence.
"...Offences alleged are bailable in nature. Hence accused is granted bail on furnishing personal bond of ₹20,000 along with one surety of like amount," the judge said.
The court asked the accused to join the investigation as and when required by the IO, attend the trial and not tamper with evidence.
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