In a significant development in the high-profile Dhaula Kuan BMW accident case, a Delhi court on Monday directed authorities to provide the chargesheet copy to the prime accused, Gaganpreet Kaur. The tragic incident claimed the life of a senior Finance Ministry official, sparking widespread outrage over road safety and accountability.
Judicial Magistrate First Class Ankit Garg issued the order as Kaur appeared in Patiala House Court pursuant to a previously issued summons. The court has scheduled February 20 for scrutiny of case documents, marking a crucial step in the judicial process.
The court had taken cognizance of the chargesheet filed by Delhi Police on January 23, summoning the accused shortly after. During proceedings, the magistrate observed, ‘I have examined the chargesheet and accompanying documents. Prima facie, evidence of offense is established. Cognizance of the offense is taken, and summons issued for the next hearing.’
Charges have been framed under key sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 281, 125B, and 238A. These reflect the severity of allegations against Kaur.
Prosecutors detailed that on September 14, 2025, in the Dhaula Kuan area, Kaur’s BMW collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of Finance Ministry Under Secretary Navjot Singh and severe injuries to his wife. The prosecution argues the crash stemmed directly from Kaur’s negligence.
A critical point of contention is the post-accident response. Instead of rushing the victims to nearby facilities like AIIMS or Army Base Hospital, Kaur allegedly transported Singh to the distant Nulife Hospital in North Delhi. This decision, prosecutors claim, wasted the vital ‘golden hour’ for medical intervention, directly contributing to the victim’s demise.
Delhi Police bolstered their case with CCTV footage capturing the sequence of events post-collision, establishing a clear timeline of delays. Investigations revealed that timely aid could have saved Singh’s life, underscoring lapses in immediate response protocols.
This case has ignited debates on reckless driving by affluent individuals, hit-and-run tendencies, and the adequacy of India’s road justice system. As hearings progress, all eyes remain on how the court balances evidence with accountability in this poignant tragedy.