Delhi Court Criticizes Police Officer for Delay in Riots' Case

A Delhi court criticized a police officer for delaying a 2020 riots case by failing to provide necessary documents to the accused. Judge Parveen Singh demanded action against the investigating officer, who was unprepared at the hearing. The court ordered the officer to provide the documents by July 18.

Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 10-07-2025 13:20 IST | Created: 10-07-2025 13:20 IST

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A Delhi court reprimanded a police officer for stalling progress in a 2020 riots case due to the officer's failure to prepare and provide crucial documents for the accused.

Additional sessions judge Parveen Singh highlighted the prosecution's submission of a supplementary chargesheet, FSL report, and pen drive with evidence that the officer failed to distribute.

Taking stern action, Judge Singh instructed the deputy commissioner of police northeast district to address this oversight and ensure documents are delivered by July 18.

(With inputs from agencies.)