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Delhi High Court denies bail to man who chopped wife’s body
Delhi High Court has denied bail to Ashu Pal, accused of murdering his wife, chopping her body into pieces, and dumping the remains in a septic tank. Justice Girish Kathpalia observed that…
Delhi High Court has denied bail to Ashu Pal, accused of murdering his wife, chopping her body into pieces, and dumping the remains in a septic tank. Justice Girish Kathpalia observed that the 'gruesome manner' of the crime could not be ignored while considering bail.
Police alleged that on February 22, 2019, Pal confessed at a police station that he had killed his wife and disposed of her body. The victim's brother also filed a complaint alleging dowry harassment because the couple had three daughters. Blood stains and the body were found in the septic tank.
Pal's counsel argued contradictions in witness testimonies and slow trial pace. The court dismissed the plea, stating delay in trial is not the only ground for bail given the brutality of the crime.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This case is the latest in a pattern where courts deny bail citing the brutality of domestic violence murders, even when trial delays are raised. Under Section 437 CrPC, bail is not a right for offences punishable with death or life imprisonment. Here, the accused faces charges under IPC Sections 302 (murder) and 201 (causing disappearance of evidence). The trial court will now proceed with examination of remaining witnesses, a conviction could lead to life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Next step: trial court hearings continue with prosecution witnesses.
Source: livelaw.in
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