Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Delhi HC Seeks Police Reply on Accused in Cop Murder Case
In Delhi, a court is looking into a case from the 2020 riots where a police officer was killed.
Someone named Mohd Khalid is saying he shouldn't be charged with anything because there's no proof he did anything wrong.
The court already decided to charge him and others, but now he's fighting back.
The court wants the police to explain why they think he should be charged.
The police officer who died was helping others and got hurt really badly.
The court will hear more about the case on October 14.
Delhi High Court seeks police response regarding an accused's discharge plea in the 2020 Delhi riots case.
The plea challenges a trial court's order from November 22, 2024, which framed charges against the accused.
The accused, Mohd Khalid, argues the trial court erred in framing charges, stating there is no evidence against him.
The case involves the murder of head constable Rattan Lal during the February 2020 riots.
The High Court posted the hearing on the plea for October 14.
- Who
- The Delhi High Court, Delhi Police, accused Mohd Khalid, and others involved in the February 2020 riots.
- What
- Delhi High Court is reviewing a plea against framing charges in a 2020 riot case, specifically concerning the murder of a police officer.
- When
- The hearing is scheduled for October 14, following the Delhi High Court's request for a police response.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- To determine the validity of charges against the accused in the murder of head constable Rattan Lal and other riot-related charges.
Accused's Stance
Police/Trial Court Stance
Framing of Charges
Accused's Stance
The trial court erred by disregarding facts related to the accused when framing charges.
Police/Trial Court Stance
The trial court found 'prima facie' evidence against the accused to justify the charges.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Case
- 2020 Delhi Riots
- Accused
- Mohd Khalid
- Victim
- Head Constable Rattan Lal
- Hearing Date
- October 14
- Charges challenged
- Murder, Arson, and Dacoity
- Trial Court Order Date
- November 22, 2024