Today (12th March): The Mumbai special court acquitted two businessmen and Dawood Ibrahim’s nephew in an extortion case due to lack of substantial evidence. The case involved allegations of extortion and criminal conspiracy, with the prosecution claiming that the businessmen sought assistance from Dawood Ibrahim’s nephew to establish contact with the underworld network in Pakistan. Despite the prosecution’s claims, the court found insufficient evidence to establish guilt, resulting in the release of the accused after a five-year ordeal.
Chhota Rajan was Yesterday (March 7th) acquitted of the 1996 murder of Sayyed Sohel Maqbul Hussain due to insufficient evidence, while his associate Ejaz Lakdawala was sentenced to life imprisonment. This ruling highlights the legal repercussions of criminal activities and the ongoing efforts to prosecute crime in Mumbai’s underworld. Lakdawala was convicted based on eyewitness testimony and forensic evidence, reflecting the extent of his criminal involvement.
