Delhi HIgh Court

Delhi Court: Saad's Arrest Upheld Despite Time Discrepancy Claim

Updated
Dec 4, 2025 3:02 PM
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Quick Summary: Saad challenged his arrest in a murder case, claiming mistakes were made in the process. The court dismissed his petition, confirming the arrest was done correctly.

Background of the Case

On May 21, 2024, a murder was reported in Jafrabad, Delhi. The victim, Shahbaz, was found dead. It was said that Shahbaz, who had married Ayesha, had problems with her family. Her brothers, Salman and Zeeshan, were accused of killing him. Saad was accused of helping them by providing the murder weapon and recording the crime.

Arrest and Legal Proceedings

Saad was arrested on May 22, 2024, and brought to court the next day. The court decided to keep him in custody, saying there were enough reasons for his arrest. His request to be released on bail was denied on October 9, 2025.

Saad's Claims Against the Arrest

Saad's lawyer argued that: 1. He was not given a written reason for his arrest. 2. There was a mistake in recording the arrest time, claiming he was taken in at 6:30 AM, not 6:30 PM as noted.

Court's Response

The court, led by Judge Swarana Kanta Sharma, found no problems with the arrest. The court noted that: - Saad was told why he was being arrested. - The arrest record had the correct time. - No harm was shown due to any mistakes in the process.

The court mentioned that the law requires informing the arrested person about why they are being arrested, referencing the Supreme Court's view on following procedures.

Summary of the Verdict

The court dismissed Saad's petition on December 3, 2025, deciding that the arrest was lawful and any mistakes in the process did not cause harm. The judgment highlighted that Saad was aware of the charges and had a lawyer.

Tags:
Murder
Criminal Law
Bail