Court Allows FIR Against Delhi Law Minister
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday approved the registration of an FIR against Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra in connection with the 2020 North East Delhi riots and directed further investigation.
The Rouse Avenue Court found a cognizable offence against Mishra that required investigation. Based on material presented by Delhi Police, the court determined that Mishra was present in the Kardam Puri area during the alleged offence.
“It is clear that Mishra was in the area at the time of the alleged offence… further probe required,” the judge stated.
Case Background and Allegations
The court was hearing an application filed in August 2024 by Mohammad Ilyas, a resident of Yamuna Vihar. The petition 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 serving as a minister in the Delhi government, overseeing the law and justice, labour, and tourism departments.
Delhi Police’s Response
On February 27, Delhi Police opposed the plea, arguing that Mishra’s role had already been investigated as part of a broader conspiracy. The case involved figures like former JNU student leader Umar Khalid and other student activists. Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad made this submission on behalf of Delhi Police.
