State vs Aaftab Amin Poonawala — Shraddha Walkar murder case

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1. News12 Oct 2026

   Shraddha Walker murder case: Delhi court allows video testimony of WhatsApp, Google, Bumble officials based abroad

   New Delhi, Oct 12 (PTI) A Delhi court has allowed the prosecution to record through video conferencing the testimony of four foreign-based nodal officers of WhatsApp, Google and Bumble in the Shraddha Walker murder case, saying that securing their physical presence would entail undue delay and exorbitant expense. ]

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A judge permitted witnesses from tech companies located abroad to give evidence through a video call.

   Who:

   The court is the Saket District Court in Delhi. The accused is Aaftab Amin Poonawala. The witnesses work for WhatsApp, Google, and Bumble.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Saket District Court, Delhi.

   Why:

   The court allowed this because the officials from these companies are based outside of India.

   What it means:

   These officials can now testify during the trial without needing to travel to the court in person.

   The Print
2. News11 Oct 2026

   Shraddha Walkar Murder case: Delhi Court permits deposition of Nodal officers of Google, WhatsApp, Bumble online from USA, UK

   They have been made witnesses by Delhi Police in connection with the Shraddha Walkar Murder case. Aaftab Amin Poonawala is facing trial in this case. The trial is close to the conclusion.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court decided that tech company employees can give their testimony using a live video link.

   Who:

   The court is the Saket District Court in Delhi. The individuals are nodal officers from Google, WhatsApp, and Bumble. The accused is Aaftab Amin Poonawala.

   When:

   Reported on 11 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Saket District Court, Delhi, Delhi.

   Why:

   The court allowed this so these officials can provide evidence from their offices located in the USA and UK.

   What it means:

   The trial will now include digital information or records provided by these companies through remote video testimony.

   Asian News International