Summary: On February 26, 2026, the Delhi High Court threw out a request by Anil Dutt Sharma, calling it pointless and meant to delay his trial. The court fined him and stressed that he was misusing the court system.
Anil Dutt Sharma asked the Delhi High Court for permission to bring in and question four witnesses for his defense. His request was based on several past legal cases, but the court found his requests confusing. Judge Girish Kathpalia asked Sharma's lawyer to explain different points, but the answers weren't good enough.
“In view of the above, it is most respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Court... may be pleased to: Permit the petitioner summon and examination of four material defence witnesses...”
The court noted that the petition was confusing. Even though they asked several times, Sharma's lawyer couldn't give clear answers. For example, he couldn't explain how one judge could change a decision made by a group of judges or how some statements could be considered fake.
The state's Additional Standing Counsel (ASC), Mr. Sanjeev Bhandari, was strongly against the petition. He pointed out that Sharma was trying to delay his trial, which involved claims of pretending to be a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) worker. The ASC highlighted that earlier orders had already criticized Sharma's actions as pointless.
“Learned ASC appearing on advance intimation strongly opposes the petition, disclosing that even in the order dated 10.10.2023... acts of the petitioner as frivolous and gross abuse of process.”
The court rejected the petition as having no value and pointless, fining Sharma Rs. 1,00,000. This money was to be given to the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DLSA) at Rouse Avenue Courts within a week. The court also ordered Sharma to pay a previous fine of Rs. 50,000 that the trial court had imposed.
“...this writ petition and the accompanying applications are dismissed with cost of Rs. 1,00,000/- to be deposited by the petitioner...”
Justice Girish Kathpalia’s decision shows that the court will not tolerate when people misuse the court system. The ruling reminds everyone how important it is to be clear and honest in legal requests.
