Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 —Sec. 374, 207, 164, 161 —Appeals from convictions — Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents—Recording of confessions and statements—Examination of witnesses by police—Indian Penal Code, 1860 -Sec. 376 , 363, 34, 366 — Rape-Punishment for Kidnapping-Act done by several persons in furtherance of the common intention—Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc. —Harvinder v. State (NCT of Delhi), 2025 SCC OnLine Del 6701-Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988-Section 145 of the Evidence Act, 1872-Cross-examination as to previous statements in writing — Impugned judgment set aside-Appeals allowed.

Indian Penal Code, 1860 —Sec. 283, 304A — Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal awarded Rs. 35,11,000/- along with interest @ 7.5% per annum-Vimla Devi v. National Insurance Co. Ltd., (2019) 2 SCC 186-National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pranay Sethi, (2017) 16 SCC 680 — Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation—Causing death by negligence -Sushma v. Nitin Ganapati Rangole, 2024 SCC OnLine SC 2584-Regulation 15 — Rules of Road Regulation, 1989 — which were prevailing on the date of the incident provides that every driver of a motor vehicle shall park the vehicle in such a way that it does not cause or is not likely to cause danger, obstruction or undue inconvenience to other road users—Sec. 122 — Motor Vehicles Act, 1988—Leaving vehicle in dangerous position -Mukund Dewangan (2017) [Mukund Dewangan v. Oriental Insurance Co.Ltd., (2017) 14 SCC 663]—Applications are rendered infructuous—Appeal dismissed.

Indian Penal Code, 1860— Sec. 279 and 338 — Tribunal awarded compensation of Rs. 1,25,35,440/-, alongwith interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum, in favour of the claimant [respondent No. 1 herein], arising out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 13.08.2016—- Rash driving or riding on a public way—Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others— As the proceedings have resulted in enhancement of the award-Appeal is disposed of with these directions—Application also stands disposed of.

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 —Sec. 374, 386(b)(i), Sec.482, 313 — Appeals from convictions—Power of the Appellate Court- Saving of inherent powers of High Court-Power to examine the accused—Sec.120-B, 409, 201 — Indian Penal Code, 1860- Criminal conspiracy—Criminal breach of trust by public servants, bankers, merchants, or agents—Sec. 5(1)(c) and 5(1)(d) — Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947— Criminal misconduct in discharge of official duty—Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender-Appeal is partly allowed—Convictions and sentence is confirmed—Appeal disposed.

A, J.) Appearances: Mr. Anoop Kumar Gupta and Mr. Rohan Gupta, Advs., for the Petitioner. Mr. Amol Sinha, ASC for State with Mr. Kshitiz Garg, Mr. Ashvini Kumar, Mr. Nitish Dhawan, Ms. Chavi Lazarus and Mr. Manan Wadhwa, Advocates. Mr. Sandeep Kumar Mahapatra, CGSC with ?Ms. Mrinmayee Sahu, Mr. Sugam Kumar Jha, ?Mr. Sreedass K. P., ?Mr. Tribhuvan, ?Mr. Raghav Tandon and ?Mr. Amit Acharya, Advocates with Inspector Satish Kumar from FRRO. HN:Constitution of India, 1950 — Art. 226 — Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973— Sec. 482 , 313, 439 —Saving of inherent powers of the High Court-Power to examine the accused- Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail—Sec. 14, 31 — Foreigners Act-Penalties for violating visa conditions or illegal stay in India-Attempts, etc., to contravene the provisions of this Act, etc. —Sec.21B, 27A, 61 — NDPS Act, 1985—Punishment for contravention in relation to manufactured drugs and preparations -Punishment for financing illicit traffic and harbouring offenders. —Confiscation of goods used for concealing illicit drugs or substances— Sections 376,506 IPC, 1860— Rape define- Criminal Intimidation- Ubabueze Chijioke Emmaunle vs. State (NCT of Delhi), 2024 SCC OnLine Del 9665-Order shall not preclude the Respondents from taking appropriate steps under the Foreigners Act and allied statutes for deportation of the Petitioner upon conclusion of the pending criminal proceedings, in accordance with law-Petition allowed-Application disposed.