Bhola Sharma vs State Of Nct Of Delhi

ik-42990664 Delhi High Court 17 February 2026 • 4 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (3)

Astha Counsel Petitioner Megha Singh Counsel Petitioner Sanjay Lao Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

State of NCT of Delhi Respondent Bhola Sharma Petitioner

Case Significance

Bhola Sharma vs State Of Nct Of Delhi is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 17, 2026 (citation: ik-42990664). The petitioner, convicted under Section 376(2)(n)(k) IPC and Section 6 of POCSO Act and sentenced to 20 years RI, sought parole to file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court after his appeal was dismissed by the Delhi High Court. Rule 1208 of the Delhi Prison Rules 2018 specifically provides for parole to enable filing of SLP, and the State had no objection subject to address verification. The Court granted 15 days' parole with conditions including personal bond, weekly reporting The case was heard by Justice Manoj Jain. Counsel appearing: Astha (counsel for petitioner), Megha Singh (counsel for petitioner), Sanjay Lao (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The petitioner, convicted under Section 376(2)(n)(k) IPC and Section 6 of POCSO Act and sentenced to 20 years RI, sought parole to file a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court after his appeal was dismissed by the Delhi High Court. Rule 1208 of the Delhi Prison Rules 2018 specifically provides for parole to enable filing of SLP, and the State had no objection subject to address verification. The Court granted 15 days' parole with conditions including personal bond, weekly reporting to SHO, restriction to NCR, and mandatory surrender with copy of the SLP filed.

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