Delhi High Court Declines Writ Over Woman’s Death During Nepal Protests, Cites Disputed Facts

The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a writ petition filed by a Ghaziabad-based businessman alleging that negligence by the Central government led to the death of his wife during protests in Nepal in September 2025. 

The Court held that the matter was “incapable of being adjudicated” under writ jurisdiction as it involved disputed questions of fact and law requiring evidence.

The petitioner had sought a declaration that his fundamental right under Article 21 was violated and urged the Court to direct the Centre to frame a protocol for Indians travelling to sensitive nations. The Court suggested that a Public Interest Litigation may be a more appropriate remedy.

The plea was withdrawn with liberty to pursue other legal remedies.