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Cr. Cases 200/2026
Asit Sindhu Vs. State (NCT of Delhi) & Ors.
03.02.2026
Proceedings conducted through Hybrid Mode.
Fresh complaint u/s 223 of BNSS, 2023 alongwith application u/s 175
(3) BNSS, 2023 received by way of assignment. It be checked and registered as per
rules.
Present: Complainant in person with Ld. Counsel Sh. Arvind Sharma and Sh.
Saurabh Batra.
Submissions heard. Record perused.
Ld. counsel for complainant has pressed for application moved by the
complainant Ashit Sindhu under Section 94 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha
Sanhita, 2023, seeking directions for preservation of CCTV footage of the alleged
incident of physical assault.
As per the averments made in the application, it is stated that the
Applicant/Complainant is the victim of a physical assault that occurred on January
7, 2026, between 11:30 PM and 11:45 PM. It is stated that the incident took place at
the E-Block Parking area, near Farzi Café, Inner Circle, Connaught Place, New
Delhi. It is alleged that during this incident, the Applicant was attacked by Rahul
Kanuganti, Bharat Bezawada, and Chandan Malcha, resulting in a fracture of his
right hand. It is further stated that the entire sequence of events, including the
unprovoked aggression by the Accused persons and the subsequent arrival of the
police, was captured by CCTV cameras installed at the E-Block Parking area and
the entrance of Farzi Café. It is further stated that the conduct of the parties and the
police at PS Connaught Place following the incident is also recorded on the CCTV
cameras installed within the premises of the Police Station. It is further stated that
there is a grave apprehension that this vital electronic evidence may be deleted or
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overwritten, as most CCTV systems have a limited storage cycle of 15 to 30 days. It
is alleged that the preservation of this footage is crucial to prove the Applicant's
innocence and to establish the criminal liability of the accused persons.
In view of the submissions made, the application under Section 94
BNSS, 2023 is allowed. The SHO, Police Station Connaught Place, is hereby
directed to forthwith take necessary steps for preservation of CCTV footage
pertaining to following locations:
(1) E-Block Parking area and Farzi Café entrance for the duration of 11:15 PM on
January 7, 2026, to 01:00 AM on January 8, 2026;
(2) Premises of PS Connaught Place, Duty Officer's room and entrance for the
period between 12:00 AM and 04:00 AM on January 8, 2026.
The concerned authorities shall ensure that the aforesaid CCTV footage
is secured, preserved, and not tampered with, in accordance with law, for the
purpose of inquiry/investigation. The application is disposed of accordingly.
Heard on the application u/s. 175(3) BNSS.
SHO PS Connaught Place is directed to file an action taken report
stating the following:-
1). Whether any complaint has been made/received by the complainant in the
police station.
2). If yes, whether any action has been taken on the complaint.
3). Whether as a result of investigation/enquiry, any cognizable offence has
been made out against the accused person and whether any action has been taken by
the police.
4). If yes, whether any FIR has been registered and status of investigation.
5). If no cognizable offence has been made out, whether the complainant has
been informed accordingly.
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Copy of the complaint along with the annexures be supplied to the Naib
Court, PS Connaught Place today itself.
Put up for filing of report on 23.04.2026.
Copy of today’s order be sent to SHO PS Connaught Place for
necessary information and compliance.
(CHARAN SALWAN)
Judicial Magistrate First Class-01
New Delhi District : Patiala House Courts
New Delhi/03.02.2026
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