Marking a tough stance on public safety negligence, a Delhi magistrate turned down bail for Rajesh Kumar in the deadly Janakpuri open pit case involving biker Kamal Dhayani’s demise. The 25-year-old met his end on February 6, 2026 night, after his bike careened into a 15-20 foot Delhi Jal Board trench dug for pipeline repairs, ominously unguarded.
Medical reports detailed asphyxia from fumes, alongside scorch marks and crushing chest wounds. The verdict highlighted alarming lapses: no barricades, no alerts, pure oversight culminating in tragedy. Cops are probing basics—work permits, protocol adherence, fencing details, contract fine print—with interviews lined up.
Bail denial rests on fears of witness intimidation, proof fiddling, or escape. No criminal past and area familiarity cut no ice against the felony’s weight and public good. The order philosophized on harmonizing freedoms with probe integrity in state-contracted fatalities.
Legal team blasted procedural flaws: nabbed February 6, paraded February 8, infringing 24-hour rules under Constitution and new laws, quoting top court dicta. Court paused, tasking station in-charge with footage-accompanied clarifications for February 6-8. Follow-up on February 16, 2026, post-lunch.
Context: DJB’s February 5 dig in Janakpuri skipped safeguards. Kamal’s nocturnal ride turned fatal. Subbie Rajesh Kumar clocked the scene, victim and vehicle, but ghosted officials. Passerby’s morning find triggered February 7 arrest. This episode spotlights systemic gaps, urging robust safety mandates for Delhi’s underground works.