Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Delhi Court Orders FIR in Custodial Death Case
A man named Sheikh Shadat died while he was in police custody.
His wife, Setara Bibi, said he was hurt in custody.
The court looked at the case and saw pictures and videos that showed injuries.
Because of this, the court said that the police should start an investigation.
They have to create a case report called an FIR.
This report will help the police find out what happened.
The police have to look into the injury marks, CCTV footage, and talk to people who might know something.
The court wants to find out what really happened and why the man died.
The police must submit a report about the investigation by June 26.
A Delhi court has ordered an FIR in a custodial death case.
The complaint was filed by the wife of the deceased, Sheikh Shadat.
The deceased, Sheikh Shadat, allegedly died in custody on July 22-23, 2023, at Subhash Place Police Station.
The court observed injury marks on the man’s body based on the wife's allegations and evidence.
The court directed the station house officer to register an FIR and submit a compliance report.
- Who
- Sheikh Shadat (deceased) and the officials of Subhash Place Police Station
- What
- A Delhi court ordered an FIR in a custodial death case.
- When
- July 22-23, 2023 (death), May 28 (court order)
- Where
- Subhash Place Police Station, Delhi
- Why
- To investigate the circumstances of the death and unearth the entire scenario.
- Deceased
- Sheikh Shadat
- Date of Death
- July 22-23, 2023
- Location of Death
- Subhash Place Police Station, Delhi
- Complainant
- Setara Bibi (wife)
- Court Order Date
- May 28
- Action
- FIR ordered