A Delhi court has rescinded the regular bail previously granted to real estate developer Rahul Chamola due to multiple violations of the stipulated conditions. The ruling, issued by Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Ankit Garg at the Patiala House Courts, underscores a serious breach of judicial directives that Chamola consistently failed to adhere to despite having been afforded several opportunities to comply. As a result, the court has mandated the issuance of non-bailable warrants (NBWs) to ensure his presence in future proceedings.
The cancellation of bail follows an application filed under Section 437(5) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which argued that Chamola had not only disobeyed explicit bail conditions but had also evaded compliance with the law. The complainant and the State presented their case on the grounds of his deliberate non-compliance, while the defense maintained that Chamola had adequately participated in investigations and had not violated any terms. However, the court's review of the case revealed a troubling pattern of behavior that raised alarms even prior to the original bail grant.
The court noted that Chamola's previous non-bailable warrants had not been executed, as he was untraceable at the address he provided. Moreover, he had unilaterally changed his residence without notifying the court, prompting the initiation of Section 82 CrPC proceedings against him. Despite these concerns, he was granted bail on December 13, 2023, contingent upon strict conditions that mandated his physical presence at hearings and required him to inform the court of any changes in his address. These measures were deemed necessary due to his prior conduct, which indicated a potential for non-compliance.
Following the bail grant, Chamola regularly sought exemptions from attending court, which was contrary to the explicit conditions of his bail. For instance, on February 8, 2024, the court permitted an exemption contingent on a ₹5,000 payment to the complainant, warning that further defaults could lead to the forfeiture of his bond. Subsequent hearings revealed a pattern of delays and absences, prompting the court to issue bailable warrants on April 21, 2025, and reiterate the necessity of his presence on May 1, 2025. During the most recent proceedings regarding the cancellation of bail, the Investigating Officer testified that attempts to locate Chamola had been futile. This ongoing evasion and violation of court orders led the court to conclude that revocation of bail was not only justified but imperative to uphold the integrity of judicial proceedings.