New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition moved on behalf of Saleem Ahmed, an accused under MCOCA, who had alleged that the Police coerced him to sign certain papers while he was in judicial custody. Saleem has been arrested in a case linked to Hashim Baba, who is alleged to be a part of an organised crime syndicate.

Vacation bench of Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar dismissed the petition after considering the submissions made on behalf of the Delhi police and the Delhi State.

"In view of the same, this Court does not find any merit in the present petition," Justice Shankar said in the order of December 29.

During the hearing, Standing counsel Sanjay Lao and Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) appearing ...