Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Delhi Court Grants Bail to Accused in 2020 Murder Case
In Delhi, a court has let a man named Sonu out on bail.
He was accused of murder from 2020.
The court found problems with how the police looked into the case.
They took a long time to get the victim's side of the story and had some issues with how they handled details about the victim's dog.
The judge said the police didn't do a good job.
Because Sonu had been in jail for around five years, the court decided to let him go, but he has to promise to follow the rules and pay a sum of money if he doesn't.
Delhi court grants bail to Sonu, accused in a 2020 murder case.
The accused was booked under Section 302 (murder) IPC, among other provisions.
The court noted several lapses in the investigation, including the delay in recording the victim's statement.
The court found issues with the investigation regarding the victim's dog.
Sonu was granted bail on a personal bond and surety bond of Rs 50,000 each.
- Who
- Sonu, the accused in the murder case, and Additional sessions judge Nipun Awasthi.
- What
- Delhi court granted bail to Sonu, accused in a 2020 murder case.
- When
- The court order was issued on August 1, 2024. The murder happened in 2020.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- The court cited lapses in investigation and the fact that the accused had been in prison for about five years as reasons for granting bail.
- Accused
- Sonu
- Charge
- Murder (Section 302 IPC)
- Bail Granted
- Yes
- Bail Bond
- Rs 50,000
- Case Year
- 2020
- Court
- Delhi Court