🚨Delhi Crime Season 3 (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date & Where to Watch — Justice Returns Darker, Deeper, and Deadlier

Netflix’s Emmy-winning crime thriller Delhi Crime returns this November with its much-awaited third season. Starring Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, and new entrant Huma Qureshi, the series once again takes us into the underbelly of Delhi’s law, crime, and conscience. Here’s a full recap of Seasons 1 and 2 — and everything you need to know before Delhi Crime: Season 3 drops on November 13, 2025, only on Netflix.

🧩 The Legacy of Delhi Crime

“Justice isn’t a word. It’s a war.”

When Delhi Crime first hit Netflix in 2019, it shattered every boundary of Indian television storytelling. Written and directed by Richie Mehta, the series offered an unflinching look at the horrors and heroism within Delhi’s police force. With its grounded realism and emotional depth, it became the first Indian show to win the International Emmy for Best Drama Series (2020) — a historic moment that cemented its legacy.

⚖️ Season 1 Recap — The Case That Shook the Nation

Season 1 was based on the 2012 Delhi gang rape case, one of the darkest chapters in India’s his tory.Shefali Shah delivered a powerhouse performance as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, a police officer determined to hunt down the culprits behind the gruesome crime.

Every frame reflected the moral weight of justice — the pain, the rage, and the human cost of duty. From sleepless nights to political interference, Vartika’s team navigated through Delhi’s chaos to deliver justice that the world demanded.

🩸 IMDb Rating: 8.5/10

“If you want peace, you have to fight like hell for it.”

🚔 Season 2 Recap — The Return of the Chaddi Baniyan Gang

Season 2 (2022) shifted focus to a new kind of criminal terror — the Chaddi Baniyan Gang, a brutal group targeting the elderly and wealthy. As crime in the city escalated, Vartika and her team battled societal prejudices, media pressure, and systemic flaws within their department.

This season deepened the emotional bond between Neeti Singh (Rasika Dugal) and her mentor, DCP Vartika, while exploring questions of class and power.

🕵️ IMDb Rating: 7.9/10

🔥 Season 3 — The Hunt Begins Again

“Kanoon meets Madam Sir, once again.” 🫡

The third season of Delhi Crime is shaping up to be the most intense yet. This time, the police unit faces an international human trafficking network operating deep within Delhi’s shadows. As Vartika Chaturvedi’s moral compass is tested, the line between justice and revenge blurs.

What’s New in Season 3:

• Plot: A gripping human trafficking investigation that challenges the ethics of law enforcement.

• New Entry: Huma Qureshi joins the cast as the main antagonist — a criminal mastermind who manipulates the system from within.

• Returning Cast:

  
  

  • Shefali Shah as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi

  • Rasika Dugal as IPS Neeti Singh

  • Rajesh Tailang as Inspector Bhupendra Singh

• Director: Richie Mehta returns with a darker, more psychological approach to storytelling.

🎯 IMDb Expected Rating: 8.2/10 (based on early critic buzz and preview screenings)

📅 Release Details

• Title: Delhi Crime: Season 3

• Release Date: November 13, 2025

• Platform: Netflix (Worldwide)

• Episodes: 6 (approximate)

• Language: Hindi (with English subtitles)

• Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

• Country: India

🎭 Why Fans Are Excited

With Huma Qureshi joining the ensemble and a new case involving cross-border trafficking, Delhi Crime: Season 3 expands the scale of the show beyond the capital — delving into the emotional and moral chaos of the people enforcing the law.

Expect sharp writing, grim realism, and unforgettable performances. As DCP Vartika says,

“We don’t get to choose our battles. Only how hard we fight.”

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. When is Delhi Crime: Season 3 releasing?

A1. Delhi Crime: Season 3 premieres on November 13, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.

Q2. What is the plot of Season 3?

A2. The new season revolves around a human trafficking ring, testing DCP Vartika and her team like never before.

Q3. Who are the main cast members in Season 3?

A3. The season stars Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, and Huma Qureshi as the new antagonist.

Q4. Where can I watch Delhi Crime?

A4. All three seasons of Delhi Crime are streaming on Netflix worldwide.

Q5. What awards has Delhi Crime won?

A5. The first season won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series (2020) and earned Shefali Shah a nomination for Best Actress.

Q6. Will there be a Season 4?

A6. While not officially confirmed, Netflix is open to expanding the Delhi Crime universe based on Season 3’s success.

🕯️ Final Verdict

Delhi Crime: Season 3 isn’t just another police procedural — it’s a mirror held up to society. The return of Shefali Shah as DCP Vartika guarantees a gripping performance that blurs the line between right and wrong.

As the tagline says:

“Justice never sleeps. And neither does Delhi.”