HC Rejects Mohammad Deepak Plea, Orders Financial Probe

High Court rejects Mohammad Deepak plea as abuse of process, orders financial disclosure amid Bajrang Dal threat claims and online harassment row.

In a strongly worded order, the High Court of India has dismissed a plea filed by a man identifying himself as “Mohammad Deepak,” calling it an “abuse of the process of law.”

The petitioner had approached the court seeking protection, claiming threats to his life. However, the court was not convinced.

Court flags inconsistencies

During the hearing, the court noted serious inconsistencies in the petitioner’s identity and claims. The use of the name “Mohammad Deepak” itself raised questions, prompting the bench to scrutinize the intent behind the petition.

According to the court, the plea appeared to be an attempt to misuse legal provisions rather than a genuine request for protection.

‘Abuse of process’ remark

In its observations, the High Court made it clear that such petitions cannot be entertained lightly. Calling it an “abuse of process,” the court dismissed the plea, emphasizing that judicial mechanisms cannot be used for ulterior motives.

Financial disclosure ordered

Along with rejecting the plea, the court directed the petitioner to submit details of his financial status. This includes disclosure of assets and sources of income—an unusual but significant step that signals the court’s intent to probe deeper into the background of the case.

Larger Questions

This case has also sparked a debate online.

Some netizens claim that more than 200 members allegedly linked to Bajrang Dal tried to attack Deepak in Kotdwar near his gym.
There are also claims that a Bajrang Dal leader publicly announced a ₹5 lakh bounty against him on national media.

Watch: Right-Wing Groups Allegedly Attack Deepak’s House

At the same time, many users allege that individuals associated with right-wing groups have been continuously abusing him online and issuing threats on a daily basis.

However, despite these claims, the High Court of India dismissed the plea, calling it an abuse of process.

This contrast has led to further criticism online—
with some netizens even alleging that courts today are not functioning rationally, and are instead acting in alignment with right-wing political interests.

These are serious claims—but they also raise an important question:
Where should the line be drawn between genuine threats and misuse of legal protection?