Delhi HC grants bail to AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal in doctor’s suicide case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Prakash Jarwal, who was arrested in connection with the suicide of a doctor in the national capital.He will be released on bail on furnishing of personal bond of Rs. 25,000 and surety of like amount before Trial Court. 

The Delhi High Court on June 19, had reserved its order on the bail petition, and had also asked the Delhi Police Report for a status report, including the suicide note and the diary of the deceased. 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.

Senior advocate Rebecca John, had argued on behalf of  Jarwal, contended that the suicide note is in different ink, different handwriting and the second portion of suicide note does not bear the signature of the deceased.

Jarwal had however denied these allegations. His bail application before the court had stated that the allegations against him were completely false and he had no role in the unfortunate suicide.

By – Shrija Chauhan of LCD