The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 accused in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case, citing a lack of evidence and broken links in the prosecution's case.
A court in Thane acquitted a suspended Income Tax Officer and his wife in a 2007 disproportionate assets case, criticising the CBI for a flawed investigation.
The Supreme Court overturned a Madras High Court order, reinstating the conviction of nine individuals involved in the 2013 murder of Chennai-based neurologist Dr Subbiah, linked to a long-standing land dispute.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has overturned the acquittal of Amit Jogi, son of former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, and sentenced him to life imprisonment for the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi.
The Supreme Court has raised concerns about the low conviction rates under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), noting that over 90 per cent of trials result in acquittals. The observations were made while granting bail to an accused in a narco-terrorism case.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed an appeal by the state government, upholding the acquittal of all 10 accused in the 2010 Tadmetla Maoist attack case due to lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses in the investigation.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the acquittal of ten accused in the 2010 Tadmetla Maoist attack case, citing lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses in the investigation.
A sessions court in Delhi has upheld the acquittal of a man in a domestic cruelty and marital rape case, citing vague allegations and contradictions in the complainant's statements.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that an appellate court convicting an accused for the first time in a criminal case must hear the accused on sentencing and cannot delegate the matter to a lower court.
The Delhi High Court has recognised an individual's 'right to be forgotten', ruling that search engines cannot perpetually display judicial records in name-based searches for private cases or those ending in acquittal.
The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench has convicted two individuals in connection with a 1984 murder case, reversing their previous acquittal after more than four decades. The court found them guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 accused in the 2005 alleged fake encounter case of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar Bi, and aide Tulsiram Prajapati, dismissing appeals filed by Shaikh's brothers.
A 19-year-old youth, Nitin Ganesh Salunkhe, accused of stalking and sexually harassing a girl under the POCSO Act, has been acquitted by a special court in Belapur. The acquittal came after the victim turned hostile during the trial, denying any knowledge of the accused or the incident.
The Kerala High Court acquitted the first accused in the 2018 Attappadi Madhu lynching case, where a tribal youth was killed by a mob. The court also partly allowed the state's appeal and enhanced the punishment for the 16th accused.
A sessions court in Thane has acquitted jail inmate Arman Nafis Khan, who was accused of assaulting prison officials in 2017. The court cited the prosecution's failure to prove the charges, highlighting issues like unexplained injuries to the accused, withheld CCTV footage, and delayed access for the investigating officer.
A special court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted three women accused of trafficking girls for prostitution due to the prosecution's failure to examine key witnesses and provide sufficient evidence.
The Bombay High Court has overturned the acquittal of a man in a 2015 murder case, citing failures in the original trial and ordering a retrial to ensure justice is served.
The Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission is open to reviewing the acquittal of a college professor accused of sexually exploiting female students if the complainant or aggrieved parties formally approach the panel.
A professor in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, who was acquitted of sexual exploitation charges, has taken voluntary retirement and been barred from the college premises.
A Thane court acquitted a couple in a 37-year-old attempted murder case, citing prolonged delays, lost witnesses, and damaged documents.
A Thane court acquitted a couple in a 37-year-old attempted murder case, citing prolonged delays, lost witnesses, and damaged documents.
A sessions court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of rape and cheating, stating that a long-term consensual sexual relationship based on a promise of marriage does not constitute rape.
A Delhi court has acquitted Raj Kohli, accused of attempting to murder his ex-wife, Muskan, after the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence. The complainant and key witnesses, including Muskan's family, turned hostile, leading to the court's decision that the charges could not be proven.
The prosecution in the 2017 actor assault case has deemed the trial court's acquittal of Malayalam film star Dileep and three others as unsustainable, preparing to file an appeal.
A Delhi court has acquitted Naushad and Kamruddin in a 2022 murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish their identity as the assailants, despite proving the victim died from assault injuries. Key witnesses, including an alleged eyewitness, could not identify the accused, leading the court to grant them the benefit of doubt.
A special court in Thane acquitted three individuals in a 2015 human trafficking case due to the prosecution's failure to examine the minor victim, who was allegedly forced into prostitution.
The Delhi High Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused of kidnapping and raping a minor, stating that a horoscope and vaccination card are insufficient proof of age for prosecution under the POCSO Act.
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has initiated civil and criminal legal proceedings in France against FIFA and its current president Gianni Infantino.
A Delhi court acquitted four men accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, citing unreliable police testimonies contradicted by investigation records and other evidence.
A Delhi court acquitted five men accused in a 2018 dacoity-cum-murder case at a Corporation Bank branch, citing the prosecution's failure to establish their involvement beyond a reasonable doubt. Key eyewitnesses and bank staff could not identify the accused during the trial.
A court in Navi Mumbai acquitted two individuals accused of a 2018 murder, citing insufficient forensic evidence and delays in filing the initial police report.
A special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted former Maharashtra home minister Padamsinh Patil and seven others in the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the conspiracy and finding the approver's testimony doubtful. The CBI has announced its intention to appeal the verdict in the Bombay High Court.
A Thane court acquitted a 27-year-old man in a kidnapping and rape case, citing the victim's adult status and voluntary accompaniment. The court emphasised the victim's capacity to make her own decisions, leading to the acquittal.
A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of possessing heroin, citing the prosecution's failure to prove its case due to a lack of independent witnesses and contradictions in police testimonies.
A Delhi court has acquitted a man and his family members in a dowry death case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove allegations of cruelty or dowry demand.
The Allahabad High Court has requested the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a petition filed by Ashutosh Maharaj, challenging the opening of his history sheet by the police. Maharaj, who is also involved in the Shahi Idgah-Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute, claims his name should be removed from the police surveillance register.
The Supreme Court has acquitted accused persons in a murder case, highlighting the dangers of inept or scripted investigations in criminal prosecutions.
A court in Thane acquitted all the accused, including MNS chief Raj Thackeray, in a 2008 case related to the alleged assault on Railway Recruitment Board examinees at Kalyan railway station by MNS activists.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of repeated rape, stating the evidence suggested a consensual relationship that soured. The judge highlighted inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony and the lack of evidence supporting the charges.
A Thane court acquitted five men charged with human trafficking and running a flesh trade, citing critical failures in the prosecution's case, including the non-examination of key witnesses and victims.
