Kishan Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Witness protection writ petition, High Court of Delhi, W.P.(CRL) 1373/2026, Kishan Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr., decided 28.04.2026 by Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma, J. Petitioner is informer and vital witness in FIR No.RC0032024A0041 under Section 61(2) BNSS 2023 and Section 7 Prevention of Corruption Act; alleges threats by respondent no. 2; sought mandamus under Article 226 Constitution read with Section 528 BNSS 2023. Court directed Witness Protection Committee of Rouse Avenue Court to decide protection application within one week in accordance with law; petition disposed of; CBI and State counsel on record; exemption application CRL.M.A. 13167/2026 allowed.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Witness Protection Committee of Rouse Avenue Court to decide the petitioner's witness-protection application within one week in accordance with law; order dasti under the signatures of the Court Master and to be uploaded on the website forthwith.