Delhi Court Rejects Pre-Arrest Bail for Mukesh Kumar in Alleged LPG Black-Market Case

Overview

• The Saket court order, issued on March 28, denied anticipatory bail to Mukesh Kumar in an FIR citing Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act and Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
• The court said black marketing of LPG hurts public welfare during price spikes and threatens both household supply and safety.
• Prosecutors alleged Kumar owned the vehicle used in the scheme, acted as the main conspirator, and initially did not join the investigation.
• The judge said investigators must question Kumar in custody to map the procurement and distribution chain and to analyze call detail records and other electronic evidence.
• Defense arguments that the offence is bailable and comparable co-accused got bail did not persuade the court, which found his role distinct and stressed its remarks are not findings on guilt.