$~93 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010369602026 + W.P.(CRL) 2414/2026 MOHIT JINDAL .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Anishka Bagla, Adv. versus THE STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Amol Sinha, ASC and Mr. Kshitiz Garg, Mr. Ashvini Kumar, Ms. Chavi Lazarus, Mr. Nitish Dhawan, Mr. Manan Wadhwa, Advs. SI Rohitash Yadav, PS Neb Sarai CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN O R D E R % 12.08.2026 1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. 2. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Article 226 of Constitution of India read with Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred to as 'BNSS') seeking following reliefs: “It is, therefore, most humbly and respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to pass necessary orders and directions under Article 226 of Constitution of India r/w Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, to the concerned authorities to conduct Special Investigation in the present matter against the respondents and also issue orders and directions to the respondents in regard to the protection of life and property of 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 13/08/2026 at 11:46:26 petitioner as well as provide police protection to petitioner, in the interest of justice; Such other or further orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the present case be also passed in favour of the Petitioner to meet the ends of justice.” 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there are various civil and criminal cases pending between the parties and, despite the petitioner apprehending a threat to his life and liberty, the police authorities are not taking any action. 4. Learned counsel for the State, who appears on advance notice, submits that, insofar as the complaint dated 08.06.2026 is concerned, the petitioner has already filed an application before the concerned Illaka JMFC under Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as ‘Cr.P.C.’), seeking registration of an FIR. 5. Since there are various cases pending between the parties, therefore, it would be appropriate that petitioner first move to the Witness Protection Committee of the concerned district i.e. South. The petitioner can move an appropriate application seeking protection of his life and liberty. 6. It is further directed that the Principal District and Sessions Judge, who is the Chairman of the aforesaid Committee, shall consider and decide the application of the petitioner within a period of 15 days from the date of filing thereof. 7. In the meantime, and till the application is decided, the petitioner shall be provided with the contact details of the concerned Beat Officer and SHO, whom he may contact in case of any urgency or need. 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 13/08/2026 at 11:46:26 8. With these observations, the present petition is disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, also stand(s) disposed of. 9. A copy of this order be sent to the Principal District and Sessions Judge, South District, for information and necessary compliance. 10. The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J AUGUST 12, 2026/ys/sd 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 13/08/2026 at 11:46:26