Prakash Jarwal gets bail in doctor's suicide case

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court Wednesday granted bail to AAP legislator Prakash Jarwal in connection with a case of alleged suicide of a doctor in south Delhi, saying he was not required for further investigation and trial will take substantial time.

Justice Suresh Kumar Kait noted that the fact remains that the deceased committed suicide on April 18, but immediately prior to that date, there were no allegations against

Jarwal in the suicide note' and diary' recovered by the police. Thus, it seems, there is no proximity and link in the alleged commission of offence. Moreover, regarding allegations of extortion of money for Delhi Assembly Election held in February 2020 from all tanker owners were not complained by family members of deceased or any other tanker owner, however, made only in dairy' and suicide note', some of which are without signature and in different handwriting. Thus, the above said facts to be tested during the trial, the court held. Jarwal, represented by senior advocate Rebecca M John and lawyer Ravi Drall, was granted relief on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 25,000 and a surety of the like amount.

The court directed Jarwal not to contact or influence the prosecution witnesses in any manner. Rajendra Singh, 52, allegedly committed suicide in Durga Vihar in south Delhi on April 18. In his suicide note, the doctor held Jarwal responsible for his death.