CM Attack Case: Delhi Court Seeks Medical Report on Accused’s Plea, Next Hearing on Nov 1
The case stems from a shocking incident on August 20, 2025, when Sakariya, a 41-year-old autorickshaw driver from Rajkot, Gujarat, posed as a complainant during a grievance redressal session at CM Rekha Gupta’s Civil Lines residence. Once inside, he allegedly assaulted the CM
Tis Hazari Court directed jail authorities to submit a medical report on accused Rajesh Bhai Khimji in the Delhi CM attack case
A Delhi Court on Thursday directed the jail authorities to submit a medical report on the condition of accused Rajesh Bhai Khimji in the case concerning the alleged attack on Delhi Chief Minister.
The order came after Khimji filed a plea seeking medical intervention, claiming he was suffering from persistent headaches due to eyesight problems.
The matter was heard by Judicial Magistrate Kartik Taparia of Tis Hazari Court, which also supplied copies of the charge sheet to both accused; Rajesh Bhai Khimji and Syed Tahsin Raza, for their perusal.
The court listed the case for scrutiny of documents on November 1.
Delhi Police have already filed the charge sheet in the case following their investigation into the alleged attack.
During the proceedings, the Court took note of Khimji’s medical plea and directed the jail authorities to file a detailed report regarding his health condition. “Let a medical report be called from the jail authorities on the application of accused Rajesh Bhai Khimji,” the court ordered.
The charge sheet names both Khimji and Raza as accused in connection with the incident, which drew widespread attention when it occurred. The prosecution has alleged that the duo conspired and executed the act endangering the Chief Minister’s security.
The Court will next take up the matter on November 1.
The direction had come after Sakariya moved an application before the trial court alleging that despite being arrested and charged with serious offences, he had not been provided a copy of the FIR, thereby violating his rights as an accused.
The case stems from a shocking incident on August 20, 2025, when Sakariya, a 41-year-old autorickshaw driver from Rajkot, Gujarat, posed as a complainant during a grievance redressal session at CM Gupta’s Civil Lines residence. Once inside, he allegedly assaulted the Chief Minister. He was immediately overpowered by security personnel, arrested, and subsequently booked under multiple provisions of law, including attempted murder, assaulting a public servant, and obstructing public duty.
The Delhi Police had opposed Sakariya’s application for a copy of the FIR, claiming that the report had been classified as “sensitive” through an internal order, and therefore could not be provided at this stage. They argued that the application was “premature and not maintainable.”
However, during the hearing, the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) had conceded that the FIR could be shared subject to an undertaking by the accused that he would not circulate or disclose its contents. Sakariya’s counsel had countered this condition, pointing out that no such undertaking is mandated under law and that withholding the FIR from the accused would amount to a violation of natural justice and due process. After considering the rival submissions, the Court sided with the accused.
The Magistrate made it clear that the FIR must be provided, while simultaneously protecting the confidentiality of its contents by directing that Sakariya must not publish or circulate the document without prior permission of the court.
Notably, on September 22, the Delhi Court had extended the judicial custody of Rajesh Khimji and his associate Tehseen Syed till October 6 in connection with the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The Judicial Magistrate had passed the order after both accused were produced before the court through video conferencing. Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Advocate Pradeep Rana, along with Advocate Gagan Bhatnagar, appeared on behalf of the Delhi Police.
Hearing Date: October 30, 2025
[Inputs: ANI]