Ramdas v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

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31.08.2026

¶1This hearing has been conducted through hybrid mode.

¶2The present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as 'BNSS'), seeking the following reliefs: "a) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction directing the Respondents to transfer the Petitioner to an Open Jail facility forthwith in accordance with the Delhi Prison Rules, 2018; b) Pass such other or further order(s) as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice."

¶3Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been in custody for more than 20 years. It is further submitted that, despite having made a representation in February 2026, the same has not yet been considered This is a digitally signed order. by the competent authority.

¶4In view of the above, the respondent is directed to consider and decide the petitioner's representation dated 24.02.2026, in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from today.

¶5The present petition is accordingly, disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, also stand(s) disposed of.

¶6The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J AUGUST 31, 2026/ys/PG This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010404762026 + W.P.(CRL) 2624/2026 RAMDAS .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Sarthak Maggon and Mr. Vaibhav Bhardwaj, Advs. versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR .....Respondents Through: Mr. Amol Sinha, ASC (Criminal) SI Jitender, PS Nangloi. CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN