Laxman vs D V Singh & Ors

ik-198253532 Delhi High Court 24 February 2026 • 3 min read

Judges (1)

Rajneesh Kumar Gupta Delivered

Counsel (3)

Dhruv Malik Counsel Respondent Mohit Kukreja Counsel Petitioner Shiven Varma Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

D V Singh Respondent Laxman Petitioner

Case Significance

Laxman vs D V Singh & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 24, 2026 (citation: ik-198253532). The petitioner filed a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution challenging the trial court's order closing his opportunity to cross-examine defence witness RW-2/1. The Court found that granting one more opportunity to cross-examine the witness would serve the interests of justice, subject to payment of Rs 15,000 to the opposite party. The petition was disposed of with direction to the trial court to permit the cross-examination. The case was heard by Justice Rajneesh Kumar Gupta. Counsel appearing: Dhruv Malik (counsel for respondent), Mohit Kukreja (counsel for petitioner), Shiven Varma (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The petitioner filed a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution challenging the trial court's order closing his opportunity to cross-examine defence witness RW-2/1. The Court found that granting one more opportunity to cross-examine the witness would serve the interests of justice, subject to payment of Rs 15,000 to the opposite party. The petition was disposed of with direction to the trial court to permit the cross-examination.

What was the outcome of Laxman vs D V Singh & Ors?

The petitioner filed a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution challenging the trial court's order closing his opportunity to cross-examine defence witness RW-2/1. The Court found that granting...

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