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Interim Order 2 · 08 Sept 2026 · CNR DLCT020539882025
Order Details: COPY OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS Pdf Text: 20 Cr. Case 16330/2025 STATE Vs. ARATEE FIR No.185/2025 (Timar Pur) 08.09.2026 Present : Sh. Amit Yadav, Ld. APP for the State. Accused in person with Ld. counsel Sh. Ritesh Solanki. Let the copy of the charge-sheet be supplied to the accused person against acknowledgment. Arguments on the point of notice heard. 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 she pleads guilty and does not claim trial. Considering the admission of guilt by the accused, She 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 hoarding / board advertising her music academy at ‘Government Electricity Pole’, 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 she is a first-time offender and has realized her mistake. She prays for a lenient view, expressing remorse and an -- 1 of 2 -- 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 ₹ 300/-. Fine paid. Receipt issued accordingly. Be put up the matter for consignment of the file before the National Lok Adalat on 10.10.2026. (HARSHITA MISHRA) CJM/(Central)/THC/Delhi 08.09.2026 -- 2 of 2 --