The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a negative DNA match is not a clean chit for an accused, refusing bail in a POCSO case and ordering a special team to trace the biological father of the foetus. Jabalpur: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused bail to a man accused of sexually assaulting […]
The Allahabad High Court expressed concern over bail being granted in rape and murder cases due to shortcomings in Uttar Pradesh’s forensic infrastructure, urging the State to modernize FSL facilities with advanced equipment and adequate staff. The Court directed that its order be placed before Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The Delhi High Court acquitted four individuals accused in a gang rape case due to inconsistencies in the victim’s statement under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The court criticized the police for a shoddy investigation and emphasized the lack of crucial evidence. The appeal was filed by the convicted men, and they were acquitted due to insufficient material to prove the prosecution’s case.
