Summary: On January 20, 2026, the Delhi High Court made a decision regarding a dispute over CCTV cameras in Naraina Vihar, New Delhi. The case involved privacy concerns and neighborhood tensions.
Kawaljit Kaur and another person were in conflict with their neighbors over a CCTV camera. They asked the court to:
The neighbors, represented by Mr. Rahul Tyagi and Mr. Madhu Sudan, disagreed with the petition. They said it wasn't right for a criminal court since it was about private issues.
Judge Girish Kathpalia looked at the case. He pointed out that most issues were about personal matters, not criminal ones. However, he agreed that Kawaljit Kaur and her child needed protection.
"Petitioner and her child cannot be denied protection where they apprehend any harm."
The court told the State to make sure Kawaljit Kaur and her child were safe. They were given a phone number to quickly call the police if they needed help.
The court's main focus was on ensuring safety, and it left other personal issues to be handled elsewhere. This case shows the challenge of balancing privacy and security in a community setting.
