In this writ petition, the petitioner, an advocate, sought police protection due to threats and attempts to falsely implicate him in POCSO cases. The High Court directed authorities to continue providing protection.
Continued direction to respondents to provide police protection to the petitioner and ensure no physical harm befalls him.
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AKASH KUMAR .....Petitioner
Through: Ms. Pooja Chauhan, Adv.
versus
THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Rahul Tyagi, ASC with Mr. Sangeet Sibou, Mr. Shubham Goyal, Advs. and SI Vinod Kumar.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA
O R D E R % 01.12.2025 CRL.M.A. 35499/2025 (exemption from filing certified copies etc.)
Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
This application stands disposed of.
W.P.(CRL) 3942/2025
following prayer:
a. Issue of writ of Mandamus for directions to Respondents No.1 and 2 to provide effective police protection to the Petitioner, an advocate, in view of constant Threats and attempt to implicate him in false POCSO/women complaint and ensure fair Preliminary inquiry before any action is taken. b. Direct police to ensure patrolling & law and order protection for residents of the locality including the Petitioner; c. Pass any other order(s) which this Hon’ble Court may deem fit in the interest of justice.
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RAVINDER DUDEJA, J
DECEMBER 1, 2025 Gs/ma
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether to grant continued police protection to a petitioner facing threats and attempts at false implication in POCSO/sexual harassment complaints.
Akash Kumar
The State (NCT of Delhi)
Ravinder Dudeja
As recorded by the court registry
A constitutional writ petition in a criminal context, most commonly habeas corpus or a challenge to an FIR or detention order.
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