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Interim Order 2 · 18 Feb 2026 · CNR DLCT020210932025
Order Details: COPY OF ORDER Pdf Text: 27 Cr. Case 6749/2025 STATE Vs. SHUMAIL FIR No. 118/2024 PS (Chandni Mahal) 18.02.2026 Present. Sh. Amit Yadav, Ld. APP for the State. Accused in person. Sh. Suhail Azhar, Ld. Counsel for the accused via VC. Let the copy of the charge-sheet be supplied to the accused person against acknowledgment. Accused submits that he does not wish to contest the matter and was willing to plead guilty. A prima facie case for offence punishable U/s 3 DPDP Act is made out for which notice is framed separately against the accused person, the same has been read over and explained to the accused person, to which he pleads guilty and does not claim trial. Considering the admission of guilt by the accused, he is hereby, convicted for the offence punishable under Section 3 of the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007. The offence arises from allegations that the accused had affixed a poster advertising his fitness gym at ‘Government Building/Rain Basera’, thereby defacing public property without any lawful permission. Such acts, though seemingly minor, cause visual pollution and diminish the aesthetic appearance of public spaces, besides reflecting disregard for the law meant to maintain civic discipline. At the stage of consideration on the point of sentence, the accused has submitted that he is a first-time offender, belongs to a -- 1 of 2 -- humble background, and has realized his mistake. He prays for a lenient view, expressing remorse and an undertaking not to repeat such conduct in future. The Ld. APP for the State, on the other hand, submits that though the offence is minor, it adversely affects the city’s cleanliness and therefore deterrence should be kept in mind. I have considered the rival submissions and the circumstances of the case. The accused has voluntarily pleaded guilty at the very threshold, thereby saving valuable judicial time. There is nothing on record to suggest any prior criminal antecedent. The plea of guilt appears to be made in good faith and with genuine remorse. Considering the nature of the offence, the mitigating factors, and the spirit of reformative justice, I am of the view that ends of justice shall be adequately met if the accused is given an opportunity to atone through a token punishment. Accordingly, the accused is sentenced to pay a fine of ₹ 500/-. Fine paid. Receipt issued accordingly. Be put up the matter for consignment of the file before the National Lok Adalat on 14.03.2026. (HARSHITA MISHRA) CJM/(Central)/THC/Delhi 18.02.2026 -- 2 of 2 --