# In the matter of Himanshu Gupta vs. The State of NCT of Delhi

> HC judgment dated 2026-04-02. Citation: TCN-2026-HC-00009. The case pertains to an application for regular bail filed by Himanshu Gupta in connection with an…

- **Court:** HC
- **Order date:** 2 Apr 2026
- **Citation:** TCN-2026-HC-00009
- **Category:** IBC
- **Source page:** https://caseease.in/cases/ibc/high-courts-new-delhi/himanshu-gupta-vs-the-state-of-nct-of-delhi-fc50e414

## Summary

### Background

The case pertains to an application for regular bail filed by Himanshu Gupta in connection with an FIR registered at Police Station Janakpuri, Delhi, concerning offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR was lodged following an incident where a motorcycle rider fell into a deep pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), resulting in the rider's death.

## Facts

A motorcycle rider fell into a deep pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) in Janakpuri, New Delhi, resulting in his death.

The FIR was registered at Police Station Janakpuri, Delhi, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

The applicant, Himanshu Gupta, is seeking regular bail.

The applicant claims to be a suspended director of KKSIL-O Liner JV, the contractor executing the project, and that the management of the company had vested with the Resolution Professional pursuant to NCLT proceedings.

The prosecution argues that the applicant was actively involved in the project and attempted to cover up the incident.

The applicant's anticipatory bail application had been previously rejected.

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## Issues and analysis

### Issue 1: Whether the applicant, Himanshu …

**Ratio:** The court found no ground to

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**Reasoning:** The court considered the seriousness of the allegations, the applicant's alleged role in

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**Interpretation:** The court interpreted the evidence as suggesting the applicant's involvement

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**Application:** The court applied the principle that bail should not be granted when there is a

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## Parties

- **Judges:** Swarana Kanta…
- **Appellants:** Himanshu…
- **Respondents:** The State of NCT…
- **Other parties:** Kavish…
- **Advocates:** Kirti U…; Rakesh C…; +5 more

## Timeline

- **2026-02-06 — Incident…**: A motorcycle rider fell into a deep pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), resulting in…
- **2026-02-25 — Previous…**: The Court had earlier passed a detailed order dated 25.02.2026 in BAIL APPLN. 765/2026…

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