Delhi Court Frames Attempt-to-Murder, Conspiracy Charges in Attack on CM Rekha Gupta
The case moves toward trial preparation with a February 28 testimony set under in-camera safeguards to protect the victim's privacy.
Overview
- Additional Sessions Judge Ekta Gauba Mann formally framed charges against Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai and Tahsin Raza Rafiullah Shaikh after producing them in court.
- Both accused pleaded not guilty as the judge ordered proceedings involving the chief minister to be conducted in camera.
- Rekha Gupta has been summoned to testify at 2 pm on February 28 at Tis Hazari Courts.
- The court directed a medical examination for Khimjibhai in connection with the August 20 assault at Gupta’s Civil Lines camp office.
- Charges include attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy, obstructing a public servant, and using criminal force, with prosecution citing a 400-page chargesheet and alleging a Rajkot meeting and a Rs 2,000 transfer linked to planning.