Archive · 25 Dec 2025
HC Refuses to Halt Release of Web Series on Vikas Dubey
The Delhi High Court decided not to stop the release of a web series called 'UP 77'.
This series is said to be about a gangster named Vikas Dubey, who was killed by the police in 2020.
Vikas Dubey's wife asked the court to stop the release because she thought it would upset her.
The court said the series is just a made-up story and has nothing to do with Vikas Dubey's real life.
The court also asked the people who made the series to say publicly that it is fiction.
The next court hearing about this is in January 2026.
Delhi High Court refused to stay the release of the web series 'UP 77', based on the life of gangster Vikas Dubey.
Justice Sachin Datta stated the court is not inclined to interfere with its release at this stage.
The web series is set to release on the Waves OTT platform on Thursday.
Producers of the web series stated it is a work of pure fiction and has nothing to do with Dubey's life.
The court listed the matter for further hearing on January 7, 2026.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Justice Sachin Datta, Richa (Vikas Dubey's wife), Producers of 'UP 77'
- What
- Delhi High Court refused to stay the release of the web series 'UP 77' based on the life of gangster Vikas Dubey
- When
- The hearing took place on Wednesday, with the next hearing scheduled for January 7, 2026
- Where
- Delhi High Court, New Delhi
- Why
- Richa, Vikas Dubey's wife, sought to stop the release of the web series, claiming it would cause trauma and harassment
- Web Series Title
- UP 77
- OTT Platform
- Waves
- Release Date
- Thursday
- Petitioner
- Richa (Vikas Dubey's wife)
- Court's Decision
- Refused to stay the release
- Next Hearing Date
- January 7, 2026
- Vikas Dubey's Fate
- Gunned down by Uttar Pradesh Police in 2020
- Main Accusation
- Killing of eight police personnel in Kanpur