Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Orders Release of Lawyer Arrested by Haryana Police
A lawyer named Vikram Singh was arrested by the police.
He believes he was arrested unfairly because he was doing his job, representing clients who were involved in legal cases, and he had also complained that one of his clients was hurt while in police custody.
The Supreme Court has agreed with the lawyer and ordered that he be released right away.
He only has to promise to come back for court by signing a bail bond.
The court said he is a lawyer and likely won't run away from justice.
The police had arrested him because they are investigating a murder case connected to a gang, and they had also arrested one of the lawyer's clients.
The Supreme Court ordered the immediate release of Delhi-based advocate Vikram Singh, arrested by the Haryana Police STF.
Singh claims his arrest on October 31 was illegal and retaliatory for his professional duties and a complaint about custodial assault on a client.
The advocate stated he represented clients associated with the Kapil Sangwan gang and filed a complaint about his client suffering a leg fracture due to custodial assault.
The Supreme Court granted interim relief, ordering Singh's release upon furnishing a Rs 10,000 personal bail bond.
The court acknowledged Singh's status as an advocate, deeming him unlikely to flee justice, and directed the Registrar to communicate the order for immediate compliance.
- Who
- Advocate Vikram Singh, a Delhi-based lawyer
- What
- The Supreme Court ordered the immediate release of Advocate Vikram Singh on bail, who was arrested by the Haryana Police STF.
- When
- Wednesday (Supreme Court order issued), October 31 (arrest date), November 1 (remanded to judicial custody), Future hearing date not specified.
- Where
- Gurugram (arresting agency), Faridabad (judicial custody), Supreme Court of India (hearing)
- Why
- The lawyer claims his arrest was illegal and retaliatory for representing clients linked to the Kapil Sangwan gang and for complaining about custodial assault on a client. The police state the arrest is in connection with a murder case linked to the Kapil Sangwan gang.
Advocate Vikram Singh's Claims
Haryana Police STF's Action
Reason for Arrest
Advocate Vikram Singh's Claims
The arrest was retaliatory and illegal, a consequence of his professional duties representing clients, including those linked to the Kapil Sangwan gang, and his complaint about custodial assault on a client who suffered a leg fracture.
Haryana Police STF's Action
The arrest was in connection with a murder allegedly committed by the Kapil Sangwan gang, and the police had arrested Singh's client, Jyoti Prakash alias Babu, in connection with the murder of Suraj Bhan.
Procedural Legitimacy
Advocate Vikram Singh's Claims
Arrested without written grounds being furnished and claims the police were pressuring him to reveal client details, undermining the advocate-client relationship.
Haryana Police STF's Action
Arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of the Haryana Police.
- Lawyer's Name
- Vikram Singh
- Arresting Agency
- Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana Police
- Date of Arrest
- October 31
- Custody Order
- 14 days judicial custody by Judicial Magistrate, Faridabad on November 1
- Supreme Court Order
- Immediate release on a personal bail bond of Rs 10,000
- Supreme Court Bench
- Presided by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai
Sources
SC agrees to hear plea of advocate challenging arrest by Haryana STF
SC orders immediate release of Delhi Lawyer arrested by Haryana STF in murder case
SC Orders Immediate Release of Delhi Lawyer Arrested by Gurugram STF
