A car bomb of moderate intensity went off outside the Delhi High Court Wednesday afternoon. No casualties have been reported so far.

The bomb was placed in a silver Ford Figo in the parking lot near gate number seven of the court complex. Police and fire brigade teams have rushed to the spot.

The car caught fire resulting in an explosion at around 1:30 pm, fire brigade and police said. Police said they were yet to ascertain the reasons for the blast.

"We are checking. We don't know the reasons for the blast," a senior police official said. Bomb Disposal Squad and Delhi Police officials have rushed to the spot.

An eye-witness to the incident, Sanjay Bhat said, "I was standing in the parking area near the car and heard the big bang."