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Lawrence Bishnoi among three discharged by Delhi court in extortion call case

LiveMint·8 March 2026·17h ago1 min read0 views
Lawrence Bishnoi among three discharged by Delhi court in extortion call case

In a significant legal development, Chief Judicial Magistrate Nupur Gupta has discharged three individuals, including notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, from an extortion case filed at the Sunlight Colony police station. The case, which invoked Section 387 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), stemmed from a complaint lodged by Raman Deep Singh. The court's decision to discharge Bishnoi, along with his associates Haren Sarapdadiya and Ashish Sharma, follows the presentation of evidence that was deemed insufficient to sustain the charges against them. Lawrence Bishnoi, known for his criminal activities and connections, had previously garnered media attention for his involvement in various high-profile cases. The discharge in this case adds another chapter to the ongoing legal battles faced by Bishnoi, who remains a prominent figure in discussions around organized crime in India. This ruling may have implications for ongoing investigations and highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in effectively prosecuting cases of extortion and organized crime.

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