Sahil vs The State Of Delhi

ik-28182488 Delhi High Court 17 February 2026 • 7 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (6)

Ajay Sharma Counsel Petitioner Akash Saini Counsel Petitioner Radhika Counsel Petitioner Rahul Counsel Petitioner Sanjeev Sabharwal Counsel Respondent Vasundhara Counsel Respondent

Parties (3)

State of NCT of Delhi Respondent Amandeep Petitioner Sahil Petitioner

Case Significance

Sahil vs The State Of Delhi is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 17, 2026 (citation: ik-28182488). Two co-accused sought anticipatory bail (Sahil) and regular bail (Amandeep) in a rape case under Sections 64(1)/123 BNS, where the prosecutrix alleged that Sahil raped her in an auto-rickshaw driven by Amandeep after both consumed alcohol. The Court denied Sahil's anticipatory bail given the gravity of the offence and the close association between the accused, while granting interim protection to Amandeep who was directed to surrender. Sahil was specifically directed not to contact the prosec The case was heard by Justice Girish Kathpalia. Counsel appearing: Ajay Sharma (counsel for petitioner), Akash Saini (counsel for petitioner), Radhika (counsel for petitioner), Rahul (counsel for petitioner), Sanjeev Sabharwal (counsel for respondent), Vasundhara (counsel for respondent).

Summary

Two co-accused sought anticipatory bail (Sahil) and regular bail (Amandeep) in a rape case under Sections 64(1)/123 BNS, where the prosecutrix alleged that Sahil raped her in an auto-rickshaw driven by Amandeep after both consumed alcohol. The Court denied Sahil's anticipatory bail given the gravity of the offence and the close association between the accused, while granting interim protection to Amandeep who was directed to surrender. Sahil was specifically directed not to contact the prosecutrix or her family.

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