Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Delhi Court Rejects Inspection of Co-Accused's Digital Devices
A court in Delhi said no to one of the people accused in a case about a Delhi policy.
This person wanted to look at the phones and computers of two other accused people.
The court said that would be like letting the accused do their own investigation, which is not allowed.
The court was worried this person was hoping to find something to help their case, but this could also mean looking at private things.
The court pointed out that the police had already looked at those devices, and there was nothing relevant to the case found.
Delhi court rejected Amandeep Singh Dhall's request to inspect digital devices of co-accused.
The court cited concerns about privacy and a 'parallel investigation' if the inspection was allowed.
The CBI, which is investigating the case, found nothing incriminating on the devices.
The court stated that the inspection request was a 'fishing expedition' without a specific reason.
The court emphasized the balance between the right to privacy and the right to a fair trial.
- Who
- Amandeep Singh Dhall and co-accused Sameer Mahendru and Arun R Pillai.
- What
- A Delhi court denied Amandeep Singh Dhall permission to inspect digital devices of co-accused in a corruption case related to the Delhi excise policy.
- When
- The order was given on an unspecified date.
- Where
- Delhi court.
- Why
- The court believed it would be a 'parallel investigation' and could violate privacy rights.
Accused Dhall
Delhi Court
Inspection Justification
Accused Dhall
Wanted to inspect devices to find evidence for his defense.
Delhi Court
The court viewed this as a fishing expedition violating privacy.
- Court
- Delhi court
- Judge
- Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh
- Accused Denied Inspection
- Amandeep Singh Dhall
- Co-accused
- Sameer Mahendru and Arun R Pillai
- Case
- Excise policy-linked corruption case
- Reason for Denial
- Potential for 'parallel investigation' and privacy concerns
