Bail Granted to Accused in Stunt-Related Incident; DGP to Investigate Police Inspector’s Social Media Activities
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has granted bail to Barbdivya, the accused in a case involving a stunt-related incident that led to injury on a public road. The decision was rendered by Justice Ashok Kumar Jain, who noted the absence of criminal intent and the completion of the investigation as key reasons for granting bail.
The case originated on May 19, 2026, when an FIR was lodged by Anil Kumar, a C.I. from the Traffic Branch in Hanumangarh, against an unknown Audi car driver accused of performing stunts on a public road. The incident allegedly resulted in injuries to Kumar’s son. Subsequently, the police arrested Barbdivya on June 23, 2026, adding a charge under Section 110 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Barbdivya, represented by advocates R.S. Choudhary, Rakesh Dhaka, Nitin Meel, and Amit Saran, successfully argued for bail, highlighting the lack of criminal antecedents and the absence of mens rea. The defense also pointed to the unusual behavior of the complainant and his son, who were involved in creating social media reels at the time of the incident.
Justice Jain emphasized that the accused had no prior criminal record and that there was no intention to cause harm. He granted bail with conditions, including a personal bond of ?50,000 and two sureties of a similar amount. The court also imposed restrictions to prevent tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses.
In an unexpected twist, the court ordered an inquiry into the conduct of the complainant, a police inspector, who was found to be actively creating and uploading social media reels with his son, potentially constituting misconduct. The Director General of Police, Rajasthan, has been directed to conduct an investigation and submit a report within two months.
This case sheds light on the intersection of social media activities and legal responsibilities, with the court taking a firm stance against potential misuse of authority by law enforcement officials.
Bottom line:-
Bail granted to applicant-accused under Sections 281, 125(a), and 110 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, based on absence of mens rea, no criminal antecedents, and completion of investigation. Unusual conduct of complainant (Police Inspector) creating social media reels flagged for inquiry by DGP, Rajasthan.
Statutory provision(s): Sections 281, 125(a), 110 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Barbdivya v. State of Rajasthan, (Rajasthan) : Law Finder Doc id # 2947360
