The order was issued by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Neha Mittal, who noted that despite a notice being served earlier, no report had been submitted by the FSL Director.
New Delhi, June 10 – A Delhi court on Tuesday ordered the Director of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to appear in person in a case linked to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others, who are accused of putting up large hoardings and banners across the capital in 2019.
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The case involves alleged violation of the Prevention of Defacement of Property Act.
The order was issued by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Neha Mittal, who noted that despite a notice being served earlier, no report had been submitted by the FSL Director.
The judge stated: “Notice issued to Director, FSL has been received back duly served. However, no report has been received from the Director, FSL. In view thereof, issue notice to Director, FSL to appear in person for June 28, 2025,” the court said.
Earlier, the Delhi Police had informed the court that an FIR had already been registered in the matter.
The court had first taken action in this case on March 11, when it directed the Delhi Police to file an FIR based on a complaint made in 2019. The complaint alleged that public funds were misused by putting up “large-sized hoardings” in various locations of Delhi.
These banners allegedly carried names and photographs of Arvind Kejriwal, then Matiala MLA Gulab Singh, and then Dwarka councillor Nitika Sharma—all associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
According to the complaint, the hoardings were illegally placed in public areas without permission, which amounted to defacement under the law.
The judge highlighted that the complainant had submitted visual proof, including pictures and videos that clearly showed the banners along with the date and time, and the names and images of the accused. These visuals were considered strong indicators of a violation.
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The judge noted that “hanging a banner board or affixing hoardings” was a clear act of defacing public property and is punishable under Section 3 of the Prevention of Defacement of Property Act.
Now, the FSL Director has been officially asked to appear before the court in person on June 28, 2025. This is to explain the delay and submit the forensic report that may serve as crucial evidence in the case.
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