The Supreme Court acquitted a man on death row citing faulty DNA evidence. It issued strict nationwide guidelines on DNA collection, storage, and chain of custody.
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.
