The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a police officer and lawyer for falsely implicating Sushil Gulati in a fake gang rape case and subjecting him to custodial torture. The Court condemned the abuse of power and delay tactics, enhancing compensation for the victim’s family.
The Delhi High Court acquitted Feroz Ahmad in a 2000 robbery and shooting case, stressing that criminal law demands certainty of identity. Judges held evidence unreliable, citing poor visibility and witnesses’ eyesight, warning courts cannot punish ghosts or persons.
The coordination committee of Delhi’s district court bar associations has announced a full strike on November 6, protesting the alleged false implication of advocate Vikaram Singh in a murder case. Lawyers say the Gurugram STF’s action is an attack on the independence of the legal profession.
