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Court compounds defamation case against wrestler Bajrang Punia after his apology
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday compounded a defamation case against Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia after his apology. Coach Naresh Dahiya filed the case against Punia. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal compounded the matter on Thursday. A detailed court order has yet to be uploaded. ' I tender my unconditional apology to Mr. Naresh Dahiya for the wrong and insensitive statement made by me against him during the press conference held at Jantar Mantar during the agitation, in public view,' the apology reads. Advocate Rajesh Kumar Rexwal, along with advocates Ravinder Singh and Lovinder Chaudhary, is counsel for the complainant. Advocate Rexwal said that the matter has been compounded after Bajrang Punia gave his written apology. Advocate Tushar Giri, counsel for Punia said that after tendering of apology, matter was settled between the parties and complaint was compounded. Earlier, Punia was granted bail by the court after his physical appearance. The Court on August 3, 2023, issued a summons to Olympic medalist wrestler Bajrang Punia. Through a criminal defamation complaint, the complainant or Coach Naresh Dahiya, stated that during the protest at Jantar Mantar on May 10, 2023, Bajrang Punia made defamatory remarks against him in a press conference. The Court had noted that, the relevant extracts reveal that the accused Bajrang Punia had referred a rape case ongoing against the complainant (Naresh Dahiya) in Tis Hazari Court. The accused allegedly referred to the complainant by name and stated that the complainant has no credibility to oppose the protest as he was himself facing a rape case. But during recording of statement complainant categorically deposed that he was acquitted in the said rape case in 2019 itself and the said fact was well known to the accused as well, who is a part of the same fraternity. Metropolitan Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal, while issuing summons to Bajrang Punia, had said that on a consideration of the complaint, supporting documents and presummoning evidence, I am of the prima facie view that all the ingredients of defamation are made out. He further said that the statement made in the press conference appeared to be malicious and not made in good faith. In view of the same, let the accused, Bajrang Punia, be summoned to commission an offence punishable under Section 499 read with Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code. However, the Court clarified that at the stage of summoning, it is fairly settled that the Court is not required to conduct a comparative analysis of the possible defences that the accused may take. It was submitted that the fact of acquittal was well known, and a malicious attack was made by the accused to tarnish the reputation and credibility of the complainant to dissuade him from supporting the WFI President in the protest. (ANI)
NDTV
27-05-2025
- NDTV
Delhi Man Gets Life In Jail For Burning Wife To Death
New Delhi: Delhi's Tis Hazari Court has recently awarded a life sentence to a man who killed his wife by burning her in 2014. The court stated that the case does not fall under the category of "rarest of rare" cases. An FIR was registered at the Sarai Rohilla Railway Station police station in 2014. The court had held the accused guilty of murder on April 9, 2025. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Virender Kumar Kharta sentenced Giriraj Kishor Bhardwaj alias Shyam Nagar for murdering his wife Kusum. The court rejected poverty as a significant mitigating factor and noted that the aggravating circumstances outweighed the mitigating ones. While sentencing the convict on May 17, the court said, "In the present case, the aggravating circumstances have outweighed the mitigating circumstances, but still, the present case does not fall within the purview of the rarest of rare doctrine." During arguments on sentencing, the defence counsel requested a lenient view. It was argued that the convict belongs to the economically weaker section of society. The counsel also stated that the convict's father is a senior citizen suffering from various ailments, and his mother has already passed away. It was further submitted that the convict is a first-time offender and could be reformed. Therefore, minimum punishment should be considered. On the other hand, the prosecution sought the maximum punishment for the convict. Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) argued that the convict committed the heinous offence of murdering his wife and deserved the maximum penalty. He further submitted that the sons of the convict and the dead have suffered immensely due to the convict's actions, as they had to discontinue their studies after the murder of their mother. It was also pointed out that the elder son of the convict and the dead has become a drug addict, while the younger son, a minor, is now working as a helper to a vegetable vendor. Regarding compensation to the family members of the dead , the court said that since Kusum is already dead , the convict cannot directly compensate her legal heirs. Therefore, the court directed on May 17 that compensation will be awarded to the legal heirs of the dead Kusum under Section 357A CrPC, as per the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme, 2018 (Part-I).
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- India Gazette
Delhi Court sentences man to life imprisonment for burning wife to death
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Delhi's Tis Hazari Court has recently awarded a life sentence to a man who killed his wife by burning her in 2014. The court stated that the case does not fall under the category of 'rarest of rare' cases. An FIR was registered at the Sarai Rohilla Railway Station police station in 2014. The court had held the accused guilty of murder on April 9, 2025. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Virender Kumar Kharta sentenced Giriraj Kishor Bhardwaj alias Shyam Nagar for murdering his wife Kusum. The court rejected poverty as a significant mitigating factor and noted that the aggravating circumstances outweighed the mitigating ones. While sentencing the convict on May 17, the court said, 'In the present case, the aggravating circumstances have outweighed the mitigating circumstances, but still, the present case does not fall within the purview of the rarest of rare doctrine.' During arguments on sentencing, the defence counsel requested a lenient view. It was argued that the convict belongs to the economically weaker section of society. The counsel also stated that the convict's father is a senior citizen suffering from various ailments, and his mother has already passed away. It was further submitted that the convict is a first-time offender and could be reformed. Therefore, minimum punishment should be considered. On the other hand, the prosecution sought the maximum punishment for the convict. Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) argued that the convict committed the heinous offence of murdering his wife and deserved the maximum penalty. He further submitted that the sons of the convict and the deceased have suffered immensely due to the convict's actions, as they had to discontinue their studies after the murder of their mother. It was also pointed out that the elder son of the convict and the deceased has become a drug addict, while the younger son, a minor, is now working as a helper to a vegetable vendor. Regarding compensation to the family members of the deceased, the court said that since Kusum is already deceased, the convict cannot directly compensate her legal heirs. Therefore, the court directed on May 17 that compensation will be awarded to the legal heirs of the deceased Kusum under Section 357A CrPC, as per the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme, 2018 (Part-I). (ANI)
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- India Gazette
Delhi Court grants bail to accused in police constable hit-and-drag case
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Delhi's Tis Hazari Court on Monday granted bail to a man accused in the Delhi police constable hit-and-drag case that took place in the Nangloi area in September 2024. Constable Sandeep Malik had succumbed to his injuries. An FIR was registered at the Nangloi police station, and a charge sheet has already been filed. The accused was arrested on September 29, 2024. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Hemraj granted bail to the accused, Rajnish alias Sitto, after considering the submissions and facts of the case. While granting bail to Rajnish, the court said, 'He was not furnished the grounds of arrest by the Investigating Officer, which made his arrest illegal.' The court further noted that although the arrest memo of Rajnish shows that the reasons for arrest were mentioned, the grounds for his arrest were not specified. The court clarified that the reasons for arrest and the grounds for arrest are two distinct legal requirements. 'In view of the settled propositions of law, this court believes that the constitutional mandate while arresting the accused was not followed and his arrest was not in accordance with law. Therefore, the accused is entitled to be released on bail,' the court said. 'Accordingly, the accused/applicant is admitted to regular bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh with two sureties of like amount,' the court ordered on May 26. According to Delhi Police, on the night of September 29, 2024, Constable Sandeep Malik was on night duty when he saw Rajnish and Dharmendra consuming alcohol in a car. He stopped them from drinking, after which an altercation ensued. It is alleged that the accused persons hit the constable's bike and dragged him for up to 10 metres, causing grievous injuries to his head and other body parts. Advocate Ashutosh Bhardwaj, appearing for Rajnish, argued that his client has been in judicial custody for the past seven and a half months. He also submitted that the charge sheet has already been filed and that Dharmendra, the co-accused, was granted bail on May 19. He further argued that it was a case of a road accident, which is evident from CCTV footage. On the other hand, the bail plea was opposed by the public prosecutor, who contended that there were serious allegations against the accused. The prosecutor argued that Rajnish may tamper with evidence, influence witnesses, or even flee from justice. (ANI)
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- India Gazette
Delhi court grants bail to accused in MCOCA after he surrendered 6 years after FIR registration
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The Tis Hazari Court in Delhi has granted regular bail to a man accused in a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) case, after he surrendered. He is alleged to be a member of an organised crime syndicate allegedly run by Salman Tyagi. He is accused of extortion and the purchase of property at a low price by threatening the owners. An FIR was registered in 2019 at Police Station Hari Nagar by the Delhi Police. He surrendered six years after the registration of the FIR. Special Judge (MCOCA) Shivali Sharma granted bail to Subhash Kumar alias Khadda on the subject to various conditions, including furnishing of the bond of Rs 5000 and one surety bond in the like amount. Special judge Shivali Sharma said, 'I am of the opinion that it is a fit case to grant the benefit of bail to accused Subhash Kumar alias Khadda pending trial. However, the bail has to be conditional considering the nature of allegations against him and to ensure that he does not indulge in any kind of criminal offence in future.' 'The apprehension of the prosecution that accused may threaten the public witnesses is found to be without any basis as the accused is roaming free since the registration of FIR till his surrender before the court on 13.05.2025 and no complaint in this regard has been brought to the notice of the Court by the IO,' said the court rejecting the apprehension. The court also noted that there have been no complaints against the applicant/accused that he had tried to interfere in the investigation or threaten the witnesses during this period. After surrender on May 13, 2025, accused was taken into custody by the police and 7 days' remand was also taken. After remand he was produced before the court. During arguments on bail, advocate Deepak Sharma, counsel for the accused, submitted that there is practically no evidence on record to show that the provisions of the MCOC Act are attracted against Subhash Kumar alias Khadda. Thus, he is entitled to the benefit of regular bail pending trial. It was also submitted that since the entire investigation related to him has already been completed, his custody is not required for the purposes of investigation, and the IO has failed to point out any reason for sending him behind bars. The bail was also sought on the medical condition of the accused Subhash Kumar, who is stated to be a heart patient and had also suffered a paralytic attack in past. On the other hand, the public Prosecutor opposed the bail plea and submitted that the allegations against the accused are serious in nature. It was further submitted that the Offences Under sections 3 and 4 of the MCOC Act are alleged against him. He is specifically named in the sanction under Section 23(1) MCOC Act obtained prior to registration of the present FIR, along with 22 other alleged persons, out of which 21 have already been charge-sheeted, and investigation qua the remaining is in progress. He is involved in an extortion case with the kingpin. The public prosecutor also alleged that the accused has made a lot of illicit money using the crime syndicate by extorting money from the financers, property dealers, bookies and businessman by threatening them. He has invested the ill-gotten money in reconstruction and renovation of his ancestral property and purchasing new properties. Various public persons have been examined by the IO during the investigation, who have categorically stated about the manner in which the accused, along with his associates, used to threaten various persons to transfer their property to them at a low price. (ANI)
