Gujarat High Court slammed the police for their negligence after a judgment was passed against a man who had died years ago. The court found the deceased guilty of his wife’s murder due to police lapses.
The Bombay High Court criticized the mishandling of evidence and trial procedures by police and judiciary, leading to the wrongful conviction of Anand Sakpal. It highlighted systemic issues and directed judicial training on evidence handling. Justice Modak’s ruling resulted in Sakpal’s acquittal, emphasizing the need for ongoing improvement in the judicial process.
