The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted AAP MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura and seven others in a 2013 molestation and assault case after a compromise was reached between the involved parties.
A college professor in Hathras, India, has been acquitted of sexually exploiting female students after a court cited a lack of evidence and corroboration from the alleged victims.
A Thane court acquitted a 53-year-old man of rape charges, citing weak prosecution evidence and inconsistencies in the victim's testimony.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a speech-impaired woman accused of killing her would-be daughter-in-law, citing inconsistencies in the victim's dying declarations and failure of the prosecution to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.
The Bombay High Court has discharged four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case, criticising the NIA for ignoring evidence collected by the previous investigating agency. The court's decision leaves the question of responsibility for the blasts, which killed 31 people, unanswered.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted eight men charged with the attempted murder of a police constable due to the victim's inability to identify his attackers and key witnesses turning hostile.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Jammu and Kashmir faces scrutiny due to a low conviction rate in corruption cases over the past six years, despite a high volume of complaints and enforcement actions.
A court in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, has acquitted three individuals accused of harbouring terrorists involved in the killing of a BJP leader and his family in 2020, citing insufficient evidence.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of attempted murder due to the prosecution's failure to establish his identity as the assailant beyond a reasonable doubt.
A Delhi court acquitted a man and his family of charges related to domestic cruelty and dowry death, citing text messages indicating the wife's history of suicidal tendencies.
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction of a man for murdering his wife by setting her on fire in 2000, citing the victim's dying declaration and eyewitness testimony from their daughter as crucial evidence.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of dowry death and cruelty in his wife's suicide case, citing a lack of reliable evidence and hostile testimonies from key prosecution witnesses. However, he was found guilty under Section 174A of the IPC for failing to appear in court.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, head of Dera Sacha Sauda, has been acquitted by the Punjab and Haryana high court in the 2002 murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, a verdict that is being challenged in the Supreme Court.
A Delhi court has convicted a man for the 2019 murder of his cousin based on circumstantial and forensic evidence, while acquitting his alleged accomplice due to lack of proof of common intention.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of kidnapping a minor in 2014 due to the prosecution's failure to present sufficient evidence and the untraceable status of the alleged victim.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted two men accused of murdering a shepherd due to lack of evidence and a key witness recanting their statement.
The Kerala High Court has dismissed former state Transport Minister Antony Raju's plea seeking suspension of his conviction in an evidence tampering case, stating it is not in the interest of law or public interest.
Surendra Koli, accused in the infamous Nithari serial killings, has been released from the Luksar district jail in Greater Noida, a day after the Supreme Court acquitted him in the last pending case linked to the 2006 serial murders that had shocked the nation, officials said on Thursday.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder of a journalist, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove its case and questioning the CBI's investigation.
A surgeon in Chhattisgarh has been sentenced to two years in jail in connection with the deaths of 12 women following sterilisation surgeries he performed in 2014.
A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of vandalism and arson during the 2020 Delhi riots, citing unreliable police witness testimonies and the prosecution's failure to examine a key public witness.
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The Delhi High Court has overturned the conviction and 24-year jail sentence of Geeta Arora, also known as Sonu Punjaban, in a case involving the alleged trafficking of a 12-year-old girl, citing inconsistencies and contradictions in the victim's testimony and gaps in the prosecution's case.
A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of ISIS affiliation, citing gaps in the police investigation and failure to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
A sessions court in Mumbai acquitted Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's wife, Medha Somaiya, who alleged Raut made defamatory allegations against her and her husband regarding a Rs 100 crore scam.
The Supreme Court has quashed the FIR against Elvish Yadav, who was arrested for allegedly using snake venom at a rave party in Noida. Yadav expresses relief and questions who will compensate for the harassment he and his family faced.
A Delhi court acquitted four men accused of attempting to murder a contractor and his guards during an alleged robbery bid near the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in 2023, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt due to key witnesses turning hostile.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder case of a journalist, overturning a previous conviction by a special CBI court.
The Supreme Court of India has directed all high courts to establish timelines for trial courts to expedite the conclusion of acid attack cases across the country, emphasising the need for a more proactive approach and adequate compensation for victims.
A Thane court has sentenced a Sri Lankan national to rigorous imprisonment for illegally staying in India and ordered his deportation after the sentence.
A Delhi court acquitted a man in a 2016 robbery case, citing the complainant's failure to identify him during a test identification parade (TIP) as creating 'serious doubt' about his involvement.
Family members of Kamal Ahmad Vakil Ahmad Ansari, who died awaiting justice in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, read aloud the Bombay High Court's acquittal order at his grave, publicly affirming his innocence and demanding accountability from the system.
A special court in Delhi has raised concerns about the use of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) leading to prolonged incarceration based on provisional allegations, emphasizing the importance of upholding individual liberty and the rule of law.
Kerala government announces its decision to appeal against the acquittal of Malayalam actor Dileep in the actress assault case, citing incomplete justice for the survivor. The court found six others guilty. The decision follows reactions from political leaders, film industry figures, and the public.
All along, we were told SIR was an essential exercise carried out as part of the Election Commission's regular duties. But now that the ideological mentor of the ruling party has declared that SIR is a means of detecting infiltrators, one understands the unseemly haste with which it is being carried out, notes Jyoti Punwani.
"You (appellants) have to indicate whether they were witnesses or not. Give us details. This is not an open gate for everyone," the HC said and posted the matter for further hearing on Wednesday.
'It is best to remain vigilant. Tarique Rahman arranged arms smuggling to Indian insurgent groups.' 'He has criticised India for sheltering Sheikh Hasina, but has also sought India's support.'
The Supreme Court has stayed a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that would have reinstated a judicial officer who was terminated for allegedly creating a nuisance and urinating in front of a woman's berth on a train in 2018.
The Supreme Court of India is examining the conflict between an individual's 'right to be forgotten' and the freedom of the press, focusing on the removal of online news and judicial records related to acquitted individuals.
A Delhi court acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a case related to inciting violence in Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
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