Delhi High Court Revokes Bail in Child Trafficking Case

Bail of Two Accused Cancelled Due to Serious Allegations and Risk of Witness Tampering

In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has cancelled the bail of two accused, Bimla and Pooja, involved in an alleged inter-state child trafficking syndicate. The court found that the trial court had failed to adequately consider the gravity of the offence and the risk of witness tampering before granting bail. The judgment was delivered by Justice Ajay Digpaul on November 3, 2025, after hearing petitions filed by the State seeking cancellation of the bail orders dated July 22 and July 30, 2025.

The case, registered under FIR No. 178/2025 at Uttam Nagar Police Station, Delhi, involves serious allegations of organized trafficking of newborn infants across Delhi, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. The syndicate is accused of procuring infants from impoverished families for monetary gain. The investigation, initiated on April 8, 2025, led to the apprehension of several individuals, with Bimla and Pooja identified as key figures in the operation.

The prosecution argued that the bail was granted without considering the seriousness of the crime and the potential societal impact. They emphasized the risk of the accused tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses. The Delhi High Court, upon reviewing the case, found that the trial court had not applied judicial mind adequately, rendering the bail orders unsustainable.

Justice Digpaul noted that the crime involved a well-coordinated network operating across state borders, with digital communication records, financial transactions, and recovered infants serving as evidence. The court stressed the need for stringent judicial scrutiny in such cases, highlighting the heinous nature of the crime and its implications for public order.

The High Court directed both accused to surrender before the trial court within seven days, failing which coercive steps would be taken to secure their custody. The decision underscores the judiciary's commitment to addressing the serious threat posed by human trafficking and ensuring that justice is served.

Bottom Line:

Bail granted in cases involving serious offences such as child trafficking can be cancelled if the court finds non-application of mind, lack of consideration of the gravity of the offence, or risk of witness tampering and evidence destruction.

Statutory provision(s): Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Section 528, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Section 482, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Sections 143(4)/61(2)/3(5), Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 Section 81

State NCT of Delhi v. Bimla, (Delhi) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2803638