Inspiration
May 29, 2023
On May 29, 2023, the Delhi High Court dismissed a criminal revision petition filed by Rajinder Singh Ahuja and others against the State of NCT Delhi. The petition was related to the death of Pavni Ahuja, who died under suspicious circumstances in 2015. A criminal complaint had been lodged by her father-in-law after her unnatural death. The petitioners challenged an earlier order that allowed further examination of witnesses in the case.
The court held that the petitioners could not prevent the complainant from presenting further evidence, emphasizing the importance of examining all facts in the interest of justice. The court ruled that the magistrate was correct in allowing additional witnesses to be heard and dismissed the petition, allowing the case to proceed further.
This decision underscores the principle that in criminal cases, all potential evidence should be carefully reviewed to ensure a fair trial.
