Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Shraddha Walkar Murder Case: Seating Objection Delays Evidence
In the Shraddha Walkar murder case, a dispute over where the accused, Aaftab Poonawala, should sit briefly interrupted the trial.
The prosecution argued that Poonawala sitting next to his lawyers could influence the trial, while the defense supported the arrangement for effective communication.
The court upheld the seating arrangement, allowing the trial to continue with witness examination and digital evidence.
The case involves the murder of Shraddha Walkar in 2022, with her body dismembered and disposed of in different parts of Delhi.
The trial has been ongoing since 2022, with over 215 hearings and a charge sheet exceeding 13,000 pages.
A seating objection by the prosecution briefly delayed the Shraddha Walkar murder trial.
The court upheld the seating arrangement, allowing the trial to continue with witness examination.
The trial involves the murder of Shraddha Walkar in 2022, with her body dismembered and disposed of in Delhi.
The prosecution is seeking digital evidence from WhatsApp, Meta, Google, and Bumble via video conference.
The trial has been ongoing since 2022, with over 215 hearings and a charge sheet exceeding 13,000 pages.
- Who
- Shraddha Walkar (victim), Aaftab Amin Poonawala (accused)
- What
- A seating objection briefly delayed the presentation of evidence in the Shraddha Walkar murder trial.
- When
- July 23, 2026
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- The prosecution objected to the accused sitting beside his lawyers, arguing it could influence the trial.
Prosecution
Defense
Seating Arrangement
Prosecution
Objected to Aaftab Poonawala sitting beside his lawyers, arguing it could influence the trial.
Defense
Supported the seating arrangement, stating it allows effective communication during witness examination.
- Victim
- Shraddha Walkar
- Accused
- Aaftab Amin Poonawala
- Year of Incident
- 2022
- FIR Date
- 10 November 2022
- Charges Framed
- May 2023
- Hearings Conducted
- More than 215
- Charge Sheet Pages
- Over 13,000
- Digital Evidence Phase
- Ongoing