Mahmood v. State (Nct of Delhi)

O R D E R %

18.08.2026

¶1This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.

¶2The present petition has been filed on behalf of the petitioner under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the 'BNSS') seeking the following reliefs: "d. Issue the direction to the ld. Trial Court to Examine the complainant in time Bound Manner Preferably within 15 days or by 25th August 2026. e. Pass any order or orders as this Honorable Court Deems Fit in the Interest of Justice."

¶3Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 01.04.2025 in FIR No.142/2025 registered at Police Station Jafrabad for the offences punishable under Sections 109(1), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as the 'BNS').

¶4Learned counsel for the petitioner further submits that the sole eye-This is a digitally signed order. witness in the case has not been arrested till date.

¶5Learned APP for the State who appears on advance notice submits that the charges in the present case are yet to be framed by the learned Trial Court and the next date of hearing before the learned Trial Court is on 13.10.2026 for the arguments on charge.

¶6In such circumstances, in the interest of justice, Learned Trial Court is directed to expedite the trial of the case. After framing of the charge, the learned Trial Court may examine the sole eye-witness in the case as expeditiously as possible.

¶7With these observations, the present petition is disposed of.

¶8Pending application(s), if any, also stand(s) disposed of.

¶9The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J AUGUST 18, 2026/b/sd This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010382842026 + CRL.M.C. 6033/2026 MAHMOOD .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Chetan, Adv. (Through VC) versus STATE (NCT OF DELHI) .....Respondent Through: Mr. Manoj Pant, APP for State. SI Hemant Kumar, PS Jafrabad (Mb: 8010866094) CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN