Anuj Malhotra v. State
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court contempt case CONT.CAS(C) 400/2026, Anuj Malhotra v. State, decided 13.03.2026 by Justice Sachin Datta. Alleged non-compliance with protection directions in order dated 29.10.2025 in W.P.(Crl.) 3498/2025 (protection to petitioner and family; sharing of SHO and beat constable mobile numbers; PS Patel Nagar). Resolved on respondent's undertakings: SHO/beat constable to answer petitioner's calls, adequate protection to be provided, regular police patrolling of the area; petition disposed of. Keywords: contempt, wilful disobedience, protection direction, SHO, beat constable, mobile numbers, FIR, W.P.(Crl.), disposed.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of without further orders, resting on the respondent's undertaking that the SHO and/or beat constable will respond whenever called by the petitioner, the statement that protection as may be adequate and warranted will be provided, and the submission that the concerned area will be regularly patrolled by the concerned police officials.