Court Postpones Hearing in Shraddha Walker Murder Case Due to Exam Schedule

The Saket Court has rescheduled the hearing for Aftab Amin Poonawala, accused in the Shraddha Walker murder case, due to his MA Sociology exam on July 20. The court's decision reflects the ongoing complexities of the case, which has been pending since 2023. With daily hearings set to resume in July 2026, the prosecution is preparing to question multiple witnesses. This case has drawn significant public attention since the allegations surfaced in late 2022, following the victim's parents' efforts to locate her. The situation continues to evolve as legal proceedings unfold.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 11, 2026, 16:48 IST

Hearing Rescheduled for Aftab Amin Poonawala

The Saket Court has postponed the hearing for Aftab Amin Poonawala, the accused in the Shraddha Walker murder case, in light of his upcoming MA (Sociology) exam scheduled for July 20. This examination will take place at the IGNOU center located within Tihar Jail. The Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Hargurvinder Singh Jaggi made this decision after considering Poonawala's request.

On July 8, ASJ Jaggi ordered that the hearing for the prosecution's evidence will now occur on July 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM, along with previously scheduled dates.

Exam Schedule and Court Proceedings

In his application, Aftab Amin Poonawala stated that he is required to attend his final MA Sociology exam on July 20, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the IGNOU exam center in Central Jail No. 03, Tihar. The exam dates are set from July 11 to July 20, 2026. Previously, the court had decided to conduct daily hearings in this case.

On May 29, the court had determined to expedite the proceedings in the Shraddha Walker murder case by scheduling daily hearings from July 20 to July 27, 2026. The prosecution is set to question eight witnesses, while the main testimonies of 13 witnesses have been partially recorded, and 12 witnesses had their testimonies postponed. This case has been pending since 2023, with allegations that Aftab Amin Poonawala murdered Shraddha Walker in May 2022. The matter came to light in November 2022 when her parents actively sought to contact her, leading to an FIR being filed at the Mehrauli police station. It is alleged that after the murder, Aftab disposed of Shraddha's body parts in the forest. Shraddha's father, Vikas Walker, passed away in 2025.