Government of The National Capital Territory of Delhi Delhi High Court

Amendment in Part A of Chapter 5 of Volume V of the DHC Rules and Orders

Issue Date: 10 October 2025 Published: 15 October 2025

Gazette ID: SG-DL-E-15102025-266939 Download PDF

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Core Purpose

The High Court of Delhi issues an amendment to Part A of Chapter 5 of Volume V of the Delhi High Court Rules & Orders, inserting an explanation regarding the term 'parties' in criminal cases.

Detailed Summary

The High Court of Delhi, exercising powers conferred by Section 7 of the Delhi High Court Act, 1966, read with Article 225 of the Constitution of India and Clause 27 of Letters Patent, issued Notification No. 84/Rules/DHC on October 10, 2025. This notification introduces an amendment to Part A of Chapter 5 of Volume V of the Delhi High Court Rules & Orders. Specifically, a new 'Explanation' is inserted immediately after the existing Rule 2, clarifying that in criminal cases, the term 'parties' shall be deemed to include the complainant and/or victim as defined under Section 2 (y) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (which corresponds to Section 2 (wa) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973). This amendment is slated to come into force from the date of its publication in the Gazette and was issued by Order of the Court, signed by Arun Bhardwaj, Registrar General.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Delhi Gazette SG-DL-E-15102025-266939 EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 48] DELHI, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025/ ASVINA 18, 1947 [N. C. T. D. No. 276 PART II-I GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI HIGH COURT OF DELHI: NEW DELHI NOTIFICATION Delhi, the 10th October, 2025 No. 84/Rules/DHC.—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 7 of the Delhi High Court Act, 1966 read with Article 225 of the Constitution of India, Clause 27 of Letters Patent and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the High Court of Delhi, hereby makes the following amendment in Part A of Chapter 5 of Volume V of the Delhi High Court Rules & Orders :- AMENDMENT THE FOLLOWING EXPLANATION SHALL BE INSERTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE EXISTING RULE 2 OF PART A OF CHAPTER 5 OF VOLUME V OF THE DELHI HIGH COURT RULES & ORDERS :- "Explanation: In criminal cases, the term 'parties' shall be deemed to include the complainant and / or victim as defined under Section 2 (y) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Section 2 (wa) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973).” NOTE: THIS AMENDMENT SHALL COME INTO FORCE FROM THE DATE OF ITS PUBLICATION IN THE GAZETTE. By Order of the Court, ARUN BHARDWAJ, Registrar General Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. GORAKHA NATH YADAVA Digitally signed by GORAKHA NAΤΗ YADAVA Date: 2025.10.15 14:48:23 +05'30'

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