Yes, co-accused persons can be tried separately in Delhi if their interests genuinely conflict, since Indian criminal procedure recognises that a joint trial, while often efficient, can become fundamentally unfair to one or more accused where their defences are genuinely antagonistic, such as when each accused is attempting to shift blame onto the other, creating a situation where a joint trial could compromise each person's ability to mount an effective, unhindered defence.

Courts examining requests for separate trials consider whether the conflicting interests are genuine and substantial enough to warrant severance, since simply having somewhat different defence strategies does not automatically justify separate trials, but true antagonism — where establishing one accused's defence would necessarily require undermining or directly implicating the co-accused — presents a stronger case for separation, ensuring each accused can present their defence without the complications inherent in a joint proceeding involving genuinely conflicting positions.

To seek a separate trial in Delhi, you or your counsel must file a specific application before the trial court, clearly articulating why your interests genuinely conflict with those of the co-accused, and how a joint trial would prejudice your ability to mount an effective defence, supported by the specific nature of the charges and each accused's respective position regarding the alleged offence.

Given that courts generally prefer joint trials for reasons of judicial efficiency and to avoid inconsistent verdicts on the same facts, successfully securing separation requires presenting compelling and specific evidence of genuine conflict rather than a general preference for separate proceedings. Consulting the team at Aapka Legal Advice can help you assess whether your specific circumstances warrant seeking separate trial and, if so, prepare an effective application before the Delhi court.

Given the strategic importance of this decision to your overall defence, obtaining a second opinion from a retired judge on the strength of your specific conflict claims can provide valuable guidance before pursuing this application. Delhi's experienced criminal lawyers and retired judges, available through Aapka Legal Advice's Delhi criminal lawyer directory, regularly assist clients navigating these multi-accused trial dynamics.

In conclusion, co-accused persons can indeed be tried separately in Delhi where their interests genuinely and substantially conflict, making careful, well-supported application essential to successfully securing this important procedural protection.