Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Delhi High Court Seeks Replies in AAP Worker Slap Row
Sahib Singh, an AAP worker, says a Delhi minister slapped him during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar on September 27.
He has asked the Delhi High Court to order an independent investigation.
He also wants protection for himself and his family, saying they face threats.
His plea asks that CCTV footage and other electronic evidence from September 25 to 30 be kept safe.
The court asked the police to provide information about the case.
Two reports say the court also issued notice to minister Parvesh Verma, while another reports notice to police only.
Police counsel questioned whether the court can hear the petition.
The next hearing is scheduled for November 17.
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj also called for an independent inquiry and said no FIR had been registered, according to one report.
The Delhi High Court sought responses in Sahib Singh’s plea for an independent probe into an alleged assault.
Singh alleges Delhi minister Parvesh Verma slapped him during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar on September 27.
The plea seeks protection for Singh and his family, and preservation of CCTV and electronic evidence from September 25 to 30.
The court asked police for a status report; reports differ on whether notice was also issued to Verma.
Police counsel objected to whether the petition can be entertained; the next hearing is set for November 17.
- Who
- AAP worker Sahib Singh, Delhi minister Parvesh Verma, the Delhi Police, and the Delhi High Court.
- What
- The court sought responses on a plea for an independent investigation, protection, and preservation of evidence relating to an alleged slap.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred on September 27; the next hearing is scheduled for November 17. The articles do not specify the year.
- Where
- The alleged incident took place during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar, Delhi; the plea is before the Delhi High Court.
- Why
- Singh alleges assault, threats to him and his family, and police inaction.
Petitioner and AAP claims
Respondents’ position
Alleged assault and investigation
Petitioner and AAP claims
Singh alleges Verma slapped him and seeks an independent investigation into the alleged assault, threats, and police inaction. AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj also demanded an independent inquiry.
Respondents’ position
The articles do not provide a substantive response from Verma to the allegation.
Whether the court should hear the plea
Petitioner and AAP claims
Singh asks the court for protection, an independent probe, and preservation of evidence.
Respondents’ position
Police counsel raised an objection to the petition’s maintainability, questioning whether it can be entertained.
- Petitioner
- Sahib Singh, described as an AAP worker and an associate of Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh.
- Minister named
- Parvesh Verma, identified in the articles as Delhi's PWD Minister; one headline calls him Deputy Chief Minister.
- Alleged incident
- An alleged slap during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar on September 27.
- Requested investigation
- An independent probe into allegations of assault, threats, and police inaction.
- Requested protection and evidence
- Protection for Singh and his family, and preservation of CCTV and electronic evidence from September 25 to 30.
- Court action
- Justice Sachin Datta sought a police status report; reports differ on whether the court also issued notice to Verma.
- Next hearing
- November 17.
- AAP response
- Saurabh Bharadwaj called for an independent inquiry and said the police had not registered an FIR.
