Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Gig Worker Over Copper Cable Theft

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to a gig worker accused of stealing a 32-meter copper cable from a metro line. Justice Saurabh Banerjee cited the potential dangers posed to public safety and the significant loss to the exchequer as key reasons for the decision.

The court noted that the accused's actions went beyond mere mischief, endangering lives and violating public trust. The worker, a delivery person for a food delivery app, was apprehended with the copper cable after a report by Traction Power Control on June 30, 2025.

FIRs by Delhi Police outlined charges of theft and destruction under multiple acts. The court emphasized the accused's criminal history and highlighted the importance of weighing public good against private interests in its decision to deny bail.