Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Delhi High Court Orders Protection for Uttam Nagar Accused’s Mother
The Delhi High Court ordered police to protect the mother of Ismail, who is accused in a fatal Holi clash.
She said people had thrown stones and bricks at her house.
Her lawyer showed the court CCTV footage.
The court called the situation serious.
Tarun Bhutolia, who was 26, died after being badly hurt in the clash.
The conflict began after a water balloon landed on a woman.
Police must keep enough officers near the mother’s home day and night for now.
The police must also submit a report, and the case will be heard again on October 16.
The Delhi High Court directed police to protect Ismail’s mother after alleged stone and brick attacks on her home.
The petition said residents, including relatives of the deceased, had targeted the house for two days; CCTV footage was presented.
Tarun Bhutolia, 26, died on March 4 after being seriously injured in a clash during Holi celebrations.
The court ordered round-the-clock police deployment in the area until the situation becomes normal.
Police must file a status report within a week, with the case scheduled for its next hearing on October 16.
- Who
- The Delhi High Court, Delhi Police, Ismail’s mother, and people involved in the Uttam Nagar clash.
- What
- The court ordered police protection for Ismail’s mother after alleged attacks on her home.
- When
- The order was issued on Thursday; Bhutolia died on March 4, and the next hearing is set for October 16.
- Where
- Uttam Nagar, Delhi, especially the lane where the petitioner’s home is located.
- Why
- The mother alleged that residents, including relatives of the deceased, had thrown stones and bricks at her house, creating a serious security situation.
Petitioner’s Allegations
Police and Court Response
Security at the Home
Petitioner’s Allegations
Ismail’s mother said residents, including family members of Tarun Bhutolia, had thrown stones and bricks at her home for two days and relied on CCTV footage.
Police and Court Response
The court said she could not be left vulnerable to violence because of proceedings against her son, while Delhi Police assured it would provide adequate deployment.
Current Conditions in Uttam Nagar
Petitioner’s Allegations
The petition described continuing danger around the home after tensions over Bhutolia’s death.
Police and Court Response
The court ordered sufficient police personnel to remain in the area around the clock until the situation becomes normal and requested a status report.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Petitioner
- Mother of accused Ismail
- Deceased
- Tarun Bhutolia, 26
- Death date
- March 4
- Police direction
- Continuous round-the-clock deployment near the petitioner’s home until conditions normalize
- Status report
- Delhi Police must file one within a week
- Next hearing
- October 16