Former Delhi Minister Declared Absconder by Rae Bareli Court

An MP-MLA Court in Rae Bareli has declared former Delhi Minister Somnath Bharti an absconder for not appearing in a 2021 case. A non-bailable warrant has been issued. The case involves alleged misconduct with police and is pending since 2021. The next hearing is set for November 13.

Former Delhi Minister Declared Absconder by Rae Bareli Court
Somnath Bharti
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An MP-MLA Court in Rae Bareli has declared former Delhi Law and Justice Minister Somnath Bharti an absconder after he failed to appear for a hearing related to a 2021 case.

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Dr. Vivek Kumar issued a non-bailable warrant and a notice under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code, following Bharti's absence. The hearing has been rescheduled to November 13.

The case against Bharti involves alleged misconduct with police at a Delhi guest house. Despite securing bail, Bharti has repeatedly failed to appear in court, according to Special Public Prosecutor Sandeep Kumar Singh.

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