Som Chand v. the State( NCT of Delhi) and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, W.P.(CRL) 1590/2026, decided 18.05.2026 by PRATEEK JALAN, J. Petitioner Som Chand, a delivery boy for respondent Nos. 4 and 5, sought police protection under Article 226 alleging threats to life and liberty over missing silver articles. Petition along with CRL.M.As. 15883-84/2026 disposed of with directions to communicate correct address to the Investigating Officer, Police Station Gandhi Nagar, and onward communication to the relevant SHO if jurisdiction differs; State to facilitate contact with SHO and Beat Constable; no notice to respondent Nos. 4 and 5; rights reserved.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of in terms of directions: the petitioner to communicate his correct address to the Investigating Officer from Police Station Gandhi Nagar, and if the address falls under a different police station's jurisdiction, the SHO of Police Station Gandhi Nagar to communicate the order to the SHO of the relevant police station. The State's counsel further stated that the telephone numbers of the concerned SHO and Beat Constable would be given to the petitioner for use in case of any exigency. No notice was issued to respondent Nos. 4 and 5; rights and contentions reserved.