The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed jailed gangster Neeraj Bawania custody parole for one day. He will visit his ailing wife in the ICU and sign the necessary documents for her surgery.
Custody Parole Set for July 1
Justice Manoj Jain granted the parole for July 1, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Bawania’s wife is admitted to Mehta Hospital’s ICU in Delhi’s Pandav Nagar. The court ruled that he can meet only his wife and her doctor—no one else.
Court Weighed Security Concerns
While granting parole, the court considered the prosecution’s concerns. Authorities fear the risk of gang violence if Bawania is out. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Laksh Khanna, told the court that “he is a high-risk prisoner” and “may pose a danger to society or himself.” He also mentioned Bawania is a flight risk.
Defense Pushes for Bail, Then Agrees to Parole
Initially, Bawania had requested interim bail for six weeks to care for his wife. His lawyer, senior advocate N Hariharan, stated that no one else is available to take care of her or to sign for the surgery. Later, he agreed to seek just one-day custody parole.
Hariharan told the court, “Surgery is imminent,” and explained that Bawania’s wife has been in the ICU since the previous night. He also said Bawania had been in jail for 10 years, and the trial has faced delays.
Court Had Earlier Denied Bail
Earlier this year, the Delhi High Court rejected Bawania’s regular bail plea. The APP pointed out that the delay in trial had already been discussed in that order. He also noted Bawania’s criminal history—he is named in 28 cases.
Background of the Case
Neeraj Sehrawat, also known as Bawania, has been in custody since 2015. He faces charges in a case involving the murder of a rival gang member inside a jail van. The court acknowledged the severity of his past but made an exception due to his wife’s critical condition.
