NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday allowed the application for registration of FIR against Delhi law minister Kapil Mishra in relation to the 2020 North East Delhi riots and directed for further investigation.
The Rouse Avenue Court found a cognizable offence against Mishra that need to be investigated. It said that on the basis of material placed by Delhi Police his presence was in the area of Kardam Puri.
“It is clear that Mishra was in the area at the time of alleged offence… further probe required,” the judge said.
The court was hearing an application filed by Mohammad Ilyas, a resident of Yamuna Vihar, in Aug 2024, who sought an FIR against Mishra, the then SHO of Dayalpur police station, and five others, including BJP Mustafabad MLA Mohan Singh Bisht and former BJP MLAs Jagdish Pradhan and Satpal Sansad. Mishra, an MLA from Karawal Nagar, was appointed as a minister in Delhi govt, overseeing the law and justice, labour and tourism departments.
On February 27, Delhi Police opposed the plea, stating that Mishra’s role was already investigated in relation to a larger conspiracy. The case involved figures like former JNU student leader Umar Khalid and other student activists. . The submission was made by special public prosecutor Amit Prasad.
