Acquitting five accused in a 2010 attempt-to-murder case, a Bengaluru special court found the investigation “deliberately defective,” observing that a poor, mentally-ill man appeared to have been made a “scapegoat” and arrested without any definite basis to shield politically influential accused, and directed the case to the Acquittal Review Committee to fix responsibility. Bengaluru: A […]
A Delhi court criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for flawed investigation in a money laundering case. The court summoned the Investigating Officer to explain why penal and disciplinary action should not be recommended. Special Judge Farrukh noted the failure to conduct a fair investigation, as crucial evidence was withheld. The court issued notices for the individuals implicated in the illegal activities.
