Gurugram “Bouncer Torture” Case: P&H High Court Grants Bail After 6-Month Custody Under BNS

Case Name: Rinku vs. State of Haryana
Date of Judgment: 10 November 2025
Citation: CRM-M-55570-2025
Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Partap Singh

Held: The Punjab & Haryana High Court granted bail to the petitioner, noting that he had remained in custody for more than six months. The Court found that the police did not require any further recovery from him. It also observed that most charges were triable by the Sessions Court, but the petitioner did not have a significant criminal history apart from one earlier Section 307 IPC case. The Court held that prolonged custody served no purpose, and there was no material suggesting that the petitioner would influence witnesses or evade trial. The Court relied on Supreme Court decisions highlighting the presumption of innocence and the need to protect the right to speedy trial.

Summary: The FIR alleged that the complainant, a security head, earned commission from arranging bouncers for his employer, Inderjit Yadav. Co-workers allegedly became aware of this commission and informed their employer, which led to anger. The complainant stated that the accused lured him to a spot near Taj Hotel in Gurugram. There, they allegedly threatened him with a gun, forced him into a car, tied him, took him to a room, removed his clothes, and inflicted burn injuries with cigarettes. The accused also recorded a video of the incident. The police arrested several accused, including the petitioner. During the hearing, the Court examined eight key factors: the petitioner’s custody of six months, no pending recovery, slow progress of trial, the absence of material showing risk of tampering, and his willingness to cooperate. The Court relied on Dataram v. State of UP, Satender Kumar Antil, Tapas Kumar Palit, and Balwinder Singh, which reaffirm the principles of bail as a rule, custody as an exception, and the constitutional right to a speedy trial.

Decision: The Court allowed the petition and granted bail to Rinku. He must furnish personal and surety bonds before the trial Court. He shall not intimidate or influence any witness. He must provide his address to the Court and shall not leave India without permission. If he violates any condition, the State may seek cancellation of bail.