Delhi court grants bail to advocate held with pistols at Tis Hazari

A Delhi court has granted bail to an advocate arrested under the Arms Act after two pistols and eight cartridges were allegedly found in his trolley bag at the Tis Hazari court complex. Judicial Magistrate Preeti Rajoria on May 23 allowed the bail plea of accused Harsh, saying his continued incarceration was not necessary for judicial custody, especially since no further custodial interrogation was sought.

The court noted that the question of the accused's knowledge and conscious possession of the weapons would be decided at trial. The defence argued that Harsh had allowed the bag to be scanned at the gate, indicating he was unaware of the pistols. The investigating officer confirmed the accused had joined the probe and helped locate another suspect, Ram Singh, who is absconding.

The magistrate said the accused had no criminal record and recovery was largely complete, reiterating that "bail is the rule and jail is an exception." The bail was granted without comment on the merits of the case.