Man accused in gruesome quintuple murder case denied bail by Delhi High Court
Justice Vikas Mahajan [09-07-2024]

Read Order: VIKAS v. THE STATE GOVT. OF NCT DELHI[DEL HC- BAIL APPLN. 1453/2023]

LE Correspondent

New Delhi, July 15, 2024: In a shocking case of multiple homicides, the Delhi High Court has denied bail to a man accused of brutally murdering four members of a family in addition to his own father-in-law who was an employee of the family, at their residence in Delhi. The heinous crime, which took place on October 7, 2017, also involved a dacoity at the victims' house.

According to the prosecution, Vikas, along with his father-in-law Rakesh, who was employed as a security guard at the Jindal residence, and other associates, hatched a conspiracy to commit dacoity. On the fateful night, Vikas and his accomplices entered the houseand proceeded to kill four family members - Anjali Jindal (38), Sangita Jindal (55), Nupur Jindal (48), and Urmila Jindal (82). The accused also killed his father-in-law Rakesh to eliminate any evidence.

During the investigation, it was revealed that Vikas, who worked as a sweeper at GTB Hospital, had knowledge of the vital organs of the human body, which he used to inflict fatal injuries on the victims. The police also recovered blood-stained clothes and shoes from Vikas, which matched the DNA of the deceased persons.

Vikas's counsel argued that he had been falsely implicated and that there was no reliable evidence against him. However, the prosecution presented several incriminating circumstances, including CDR analysis, Vikas's absence from work on the day of the incident, and the recovery of blood-stained clothes and shoes.

Justice Vikas Mahajan, while denying bail, observed that the alleged offence was grave, heinous, and undermined the peaceful existence of the community. The court also noted that there was a possibility of Vikas absconding and threatening witnesses if released on bail. The court emphasized that in cases of serious offences, especially those involving multiple homicides, the duration of the accused's incarceration is inconsequential, and a balance must be struck between the right to individual liberty and societal interest. The bail plea was dismissed to safeguard societal interest and to ensure safety of the witnesses and their family members.