Xxxx vs State Of Delhi Nct

ik-42934150 Delhi High Court 19 February 2026 • 3 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (7)

A. Pratap Counsel Petitioner Chaitanya Sundriyal Counsel Petitioner Gautam Khazanchi Counsel Petitioner Madhura Vaidya Counsel Petitioner Pooja Deepak Counsel Petitioner Sunil Kumar Gautam Counsel Respondent Vinayak Chawla Counsel Petitioner

Parties (2)

State of NCT of Delhi Respondent Xxxx Petitioner

Case Significance

Xxxx vs State Of Delhi Nct is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 19, 2026 (citation: ik-42934150). A rape/sexual assault victim challenged bailable warrants issued against her for non-appearance at her cross-examination, which had been pending since 2023 despite four prior appearances. The petitioner had shifted to Jharkhand due to financial constraints and could not afford travel to Delhi for court proceedings. The Court recalled the bailable warrants and directed the Trial Court to consider allowing her cross-examination via video-conferencing, with the State to arrange travel if physica The case was heard by Justice Manoj Jain.

Summary

A rape/sexual assault victim challenged bailable warrants issued against her for non-appearance at her cross-examination, which had been pending since 2023 despite four prior appearances. The petitioner had shifted to Jharkhand due to financial constraints and could not afford travel to Delhi for court proceedings. The Court recalled the bailable warrants and directed the Trial Court to consider allowing her cross-examination via video-conferencing, with the State to arrange travel if physical appearance was deemed imperative.

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