Wed Dec 03 19:53:06 UTC 2025: Summary:
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking court supervision of the Red Fort blast case trial, arguing that the trial hadn’t even begun and the petition was based on speculation of delays. The court criticized the petition for being more of an essay than a legitimate legal challenge based on violated rights. The petitioner, Dr. Pankaj Pushkar, sought a day-to-day trial and monthly status reports to an oversight committee. The case has been transferred from Delhi Police to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The blast, which occurred on November 10 near the Red Fort, resulted in 15 fatalities.
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Delhi High Court Rejects Plea for Supervision of Red Fort Blast Trial
New Delhi, December 4, 2025 (The Hindu) – The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected a petition seeking court-monitored supervision of the Red Fort blast case trial. The court, led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, stated that the trial has not yet commenced and the petition was based on apprehension, not demonstrable infringement of rights.
Petitioner Dr. Pankaj Pushkar sought a court-appointed oversight committee, a day-to-day trial schedule, and monthly status reports from the investigating agency. The court dismissed the petition as more of an essay than a legitimate legal challenge.
During the hearing, the Additional Solicitor General confirmed that the Red Fort blast case, related to the November 10 blast near the Red Fort that killed 15 people, has been transferred from the Delhi Police to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
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