W.P.(CRL) 2371/2026 & 1 W.P.(CRL) 1393/2026 $~117 & 121 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010362062026 + W.P.(CRL) 2371/2026 & CRL.M.A. 23994/2026 HOPESON NINGSHEN …..Petitioner Through: Ms. Vrinda Bhandari with Ms. Vanshika Gupta, Advocates (DHCLSC) versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. …..Respondents Through: Mr. Amol Sinha, ASC for the State with Mr. Ashvini Kumar, Mr. Nitish Dhawan and Mr. Gourav Singh, Advocates for respondent No.1. Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, SPP for respondent No.2 + W.P.(CRL) 1393/2026 & CRL.M.A.16917/2026 HOPESON NINGSHEN …..Petitioner Through: Ms. Vrinda Bhandari with Ms. Vanshika Gupta, Advocates (DHCLSC) versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. …..Respondents Through: Mr. Amol Sinha, ASC for the State with Mr. Ashvini Kumar, Mr. Nitish Dhawan and Mr. Gourav Singh, Advocates for respondent No.1. Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, SPP for respondent No.2 This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 12/08/2026 at 11:36:52 W.P.(CRL) 2371/2026 & 2 W.P.(CRL) 1393/2026 CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN O R D E R % 07.08.2026 1. Petitioner herein seeks quashing of order dated 02.06.2026 whereby Ministry of Home Affairs has refused to concur with the decision of the Board regarding premature release of the petitioner. 2. According to petitioner, refusal is merely based on some apprehension expressed by CBI and, therefore, the impugned order is not sustainable. 3. Issue notice. 4. Mr. Amol Sinha, learned Additional Standing Counsel appears for respondent No.1 and accepts notice. Mr. Ripu Daman Bhardwaj, learned SPP, who has joined the proceedings through video conferencing, appears for respondent No.2 and accepts notice. They seek time to file reply. 5. Let reply be filed by next date of hearing with advance copy to opposite side. 6. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that earlier a petition had been filed by them, which was registered as W.P.(CRL) 1393/2026 and the next date in the abovesaid matter is 09.10.2026. She, however, submits that limited request in the abovesaid petition was to give a direction to MHA to decide the matter expeditiously. She submits that since decision has already been taken, she would not press the abovesaid petition as it is rendered infructuous, albeit, she submits that the decision of MHA is completely arbitrary and not sustainable. 7. As per the request made by learned counsel for the petitioner, the abovesaid petition has also been taken up today and in view of the abovesaid This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 12/08/2026 at 11:36:52 W.P.(CRL) 2371/2026 & 3 W.P.(CRL) 1393/2026 development, the abovesaid petition i.e. W.P.(CRL) 1393/2026, without prejudice to the rights and contentions of the petitioner, is disposed of as having become infructuous. 8. List the present matter on 09.10.2026. 9. A copy of this order be also placed in W.P.(CRL) 1393/2026 which has now been placed as item No.121. MANOJ JAIN, J AUGUST 7, 2026 st/sk This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 12/08/2026 at 11:36:52