Quick Summary: On February 4, 2026, the Delhi High Court decided that two doctors must speak in a case involving Shri Dhanraj. This decision, made by Judge Girish Kathpalia, allows both sides to call more witnesses if needed.
On January 23, 2026, a trial court in Delhi asked two doctors to speak in a case involving serious injuries and minor injuries. These doctors were supposed to be part of the prosecution's witnesses but hadn't been asked to speak yet.
Judge Girish Kathpalia noted that the trial court used a rule to call the doctors. The trial judge had tried before to get them to speak, but their statements weren't recorded. The judge emphasized the importance of their statements for a fair trial.
"The trial court noticed that those two doctors...had not been called, even though it was important for the case about serious injuries and minor injuries."
During the hearing, both sides agreed that the doctors should speak. The lawyer for the government, Mr. Hemant Mehla, and the lawyer for Shri Dhanraj, Mr. Vikram Dua, agreed to this plan. They also agreed that Shri Dhanraj could call more witnesses afterward if needed.
Judge Girish Kathpalia ended the hearing by allowing the doctors to speak. He also made sure that Shri Dhanraj could call any defense witnesses after the doctors’ statements. This decision aims to keep the trial fair.
The court settled the request with these terms, and all pending matters were addressed. This decision is an important step in making sure that all necessary statements are considered in the ongoing case.
