On February 16, 2026, the Delhi High Court made an important decision in a case involving Aslam, who was accused of faking documents. Here's a breakdown of what happened.
Aslam was asking for protection from arrest related to a police report (No. 614/2024) filed at Wazirabad Police Station. The charges were serious, involving sections about cheating, making fake documents to cheat, and using fake documents as if they were real.
The main issue was about changing the name on an electricity connection. Aslam, who was renting the place, supposedly used fake papers to change the electricity account of a property originally owned by Shajika Babu. The property was sold to Yatindra Nirvik, who then agreed to sell it to Naresh Kumar. It was Naresh Kumar who complained, leading to the police report.
"The accused/applicant, being tenant in the subject property, obtained transfer of electricity connection in his name on the basis of forged documents."
Aslam's lawyer, Mr. Mohammad Faraz, argued that the argument had been settled. Yatindra Nirvik signed over the property to Aslam. The defense also claimed that Aslam, who writes in Urdu, did not make the fake documents, which were in English.
The prosecution, represented by Mr. Amit Ahlawat, argued that a private agreement doesn't clear Aslam of the criminal charges. They pointed out that the request to change the electricity connection was made from Aslam's phone, which received a one-time password, linking him to the act.
Justice Girish Kathpalia noted the lack of technical evidence and documents with Aslam's English signature. Thus, he decided to grant bail, stating:
"I find no reason to deprive the accused/applicant liberty."
Aslam was granted bail on the condition of a personal promise to pay Rs. 10,000 and cooperation with the investigation.
