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‘CCTV…shows bike wasn’t deliberately rammed’: BMW crash accused gets bail

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By Chanshimla Varah | Sep 30, 2025, 03:45 PM

**Delhi Court Grants Bail to BMW Accident Case Accused Gaganpreet Kaur**

A Delhi court has granted bail to Gaganpreet Kaur, the accused in a recent BMW accident case that resulted in the death of Navjot Singh. The decision followed the court’s observation that CCTV footage weakened the prosecution’s claims of “culpable homicide anchored in delayed care.”

### The Incident

Navjot Singh, who was serving as Deputy Secretary in the Finance Ministry, tragically died after his bike was hit by a BMW near south Delhi’s Dhaula Kuan earlier this month. His wife was also grievously injured in the accident.

### Evidence Analysis: CCTV Footage Shows Loss of Control

In its 19-page judgment, the court noted that the CCTV footage did not support allegations of a deliberate, high-speed ramming of the motorbike from behind. Instead, it shows a loss of control that culminated in the BMW flipping and making contact with both the motorbike and a DTC bus.

Delhi Police initially claimed that the BMW hit the deceased from behind while ramming into him. However, Gaganpreet Kaur argued that her vehicle flipped and unintentionally struck the victim.

### Court Observations: Bail Granted Amid Weakened Prosecution Case

Judicial Magistrate First Class Ankit Garg of Patiala House Courts stated, “This clarification weakens the foundation for imputing ‘knowledge’ of likely death at the stage of initial impact and, on the present material, brings the occurrence closer to rash/negligent driving than to culpable homicide premised on the mode of collision.”

He further added, “Whether a higher mental element can ultimately be proved is a matter for trial; at the bail stage, the reduced strength of that allegation must be duly weighed.”

### Emergency Response: Court Slams Ambulance Staff for Negligence

The court strongly criticized the ambulance staff who arrived at the accident site within seconds but failed to provide any first aid or check the victim’s pulse.

“Accident happened in front of their eyes and they chose not to act and flee. Lives could have been saved, aid could have been provided—only if they would have shown some humanity and just did their duty,” the court remarked. It labelled the conduct of the ambulance driver and paramedic as “highly unprofessional and unethical.”

### Bail Rationale: Lack of Evidence on Car Speed

Highlighting gaps in the prosecution’s case, the court observed that no concrete evidence was provided regarding the car’s speed at the time of the accident.

The judge emphasized, “The function of bail is not punitive but to secure the accused’s presence and ensure a fair investigation and trial.” Given the contradictions and the reduced strength of the prosecution’s evidence, the court deemed it disproportionate to keep Gaganpreet Kaur in jail at this stage.

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*This judgment underscores the importance of careful evidence examination and ensures that the principles of justice and fair trial are upheld.*
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Court hears arguments on behalf of Samir Modi, police oppose bail plea

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At the outset, Senior Advocate Tanveer Ahmed Mir requested the court to hear arguments on camera. Subsequently, the hearing was conducted in camera (closed room hearing). The court has listed the bail plea for hearing on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) extended the judicial custody of Samir Modi till October 6. He was produced before the court after the expiry of one day’s judicial custody.

On Saturday, the Delhi Police filed a reply opposing the bail plea of businessman Samir Modi. Senior Advocates Ramesh Gupta, along with Advocates Punit Mittal, Shailendra Singh, Ishaan Jain, and Surya Pratap Singh, appeared for Samir Modi. On the other hand, Senior Advocate Tanveer Ahmed Mir, accompanied by Shubham Mahajan and Ravish Thakur, appeared for the complainant.

During the proceedings on Saturday, Senior Advocate Ramesh Gupta contended that a Lookout Circular (LOC) can be issued within five days of an FIR being registered. It was submitted that the FIR in this case was registered on September 10, and the LOC was issued within four days. He stated that Samir Modi had traveled to London on a return ticket, returned from London, and was detained at the airport before being handed over to the police on September 18.

The counsel requested that the court inquire with the police about how an LOC could be opened within four days. He also submitted that the police be asked to investigate a complaint filed by the accused alleging extortion by the complainant. Additional Sessions Judge Vipin Kharb remarked that he, too, wanted to know how an LOC could be opened in four days.

On September 19, the Saket court granted two more days’ remand of Samir Modi to the Delhi Police. He was subsequently sent to judicial custody on Sunday. The court had also directed the police to inquire into the complaint filed by Samir Modi.

The Friday hearing was conducted in camera, with the court asking the media and others to leave. Senior Advocate Ramesh Gupta pointed out that bail plea hearings are typically never conducted in camera.

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