Delhi High Court quashes criminal case subject to accused holding feast for poor on Navratri, Diwali

Published on : 30 Sep 2025, 3:37 pm 2 min read

The Delhi High Court recently quashed proceedings in a criminal intimidation case subject to the condition that the accused persons organise a bhandara (a religious community feast) for children during Navratri and Diwali [Brij Ballabh Gaur And Anr Vs The State of NCT of Delhi And Anr.].

Justice Anish Dayal ordered that the accused persons shall conduct feast to feed poor children, one on Navratri and the other on Diwali.

“Petitioner nos.1 & 2 undertake to organize a Bhandara for poor children of the area in Shiv Mandir at Radheypuri on two occasions, one during the coming Navratra period; and one during the Diwali period for at least 50 children. Subject to this undertaking being complied with, the said FIR stands quashed,” th