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Court defers proceedings in Shraddha Walkar murder case
A Delhi court delayed prosecution evidence in the Shraddha Walkar murder trial after granting the accused exemption to sit for an M.A. examination in Tihar Jail.
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 11 Jul 2026 · 1 min
AI generatedKey takeaways
- The Delhi court postponed the next stage of proceedings in the 2022 Shraddha Walkar murder case.
- Aaftab Amin Poonawala requested exemption from personal appearance because he said he would take an M.A. examination inside Tihar Jail.
- The court ordered that recording of prosecution evidence would begin on July 21 at 2 p.m.
- The request stated that the university examination would be held at the prison’s designated exam centre between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on July 20.
A Delhi court postponed the next stage of proceedings in the 2022 Shraddha Walkar murder case after the accused, Aaftab Amin Poonawala, sought exemption from personal appearance. The request was accepted because he said he would take an M.A. examination inside Tihar Jail on the same day.
The UPSC angle
GS2Essay
How can courts balance fair trial, prison administration, and the accused’s right to education during criminal proceedings?
UPSC may use this case to test procedural discretion in criminal trials, the role of prison-based education, and the limits of personal appearance exemptions during evidence recording.
