Gulzar Singh vs State Govt Of Nct Of Delhi

ik-68334411 Delhi High Court 22 December 2025 • 8 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (4)

Dhan Mohan Singh Counsel Appellant Nikita Jha Counsel Appellant Pradeep Gahalot Counsel Respondent Tanisha Bhatia Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

State, Govt. of NCT of Delhi Respondent Gulzar Singh Appellant

Case Significance

Gulzar Singh vs State Govt Of Nct Of Delhi is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 22, 2025 (citation: ik-68334411). The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 394/397 IPC for robbery with hurt, sentenced to 5 years and 7 years RI respectively. The court considered the appellant's age at the time of the offence, his conduct during the long pendency of the appeal since 2017, that his sentence was suspended since 2020 and he maintained good behaviour, and the absence of any previous criminal record. The conviction was set aside and the appellant was released on probation under Section 360 CrPC wit The case was heard by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri. Counsel appearing: Dhan Mohan Singh (counsel for appellant), Nikita Jha (counsel for appellant), Pradeep Gahalot (counsel for respondent), Tanisha Bhatia (counsel for appellant).

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Sections 394/397 IPC for robbery with hurt, sentenced to 5 years and 7 years RI respectively. The court considered the appellant's age at the time of the offence, his conduct during the long pendency of the appeal since 2017, that his sentence was suspended since 2020 and he maintained good behaviour, and the absence of any previous criminal record. The conviction was set aside and the appellant was released on probation under Section 360 CrPC with conditions including a personal bond and one year of good behaviour.

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