Delhi High Court seeks responses in Parvesh Verma slap row
In short
The Delhi High Court asked the police and minister Parvesh Verma to respond in a case over an alleged slap incident.
The petitioner says he was assaulted during a road inspection and wants police protection because of threats. The court will hear the matter again on November 17, and the report does not say what the final outcome will be.
What the reporting says
The Delhi High Court sought responses from the city police and PWD Minister Parvesh Verma over a plea tied to an alleged slap incident involving an AAP worker during a road inspection. Petitioner Sahib Singh said he was assaulted and has sought police protection because of ongoing threats. The court listed the matter for further hearing on November 17, but the allegations remain unproven in the reporting.
Why it matters
The Delhi High Court’s request for responses from the city police and Parvesh Verma keeps the alleged assault matter active. The petitioner, Sahib Singh, is seeking police protection, which raises a safety concern tied to the dispute. The reporting does not confirm the allegation or give the court’s view, and the next hearing is scheduled for November 17.