Suspicion Is on the Police Story, Not the Accused: Court Slams Riot Investigation, Rejects State Appeal

A Delhi court upheld discharge of two accused in a 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, citing investigative lapses. The court observed grave suspicion lies against the police story, agreeing it is difficult to accept prosecution material at face value.

Supreme Court: “Accused Cannot Be Found Guilty Solely Based on Circumstantial Evidence”

The Supreme Court ruled that a accused cannot be convicted based solely on circumstantial evidence. It further stated that the present matter was clearly a case built entirely on circumstantial evidence.

Supreme Court: ‘Crime Creates Societal Fear; Unjust if Allowed to Perpetuate’, Upholds Life Term For 5 CPI(M) Members For Killing RSS Workers

The Supreme Court upheld the life sentences of five convicts from a 2002 murder case, rejecting their appeal on procedural flaws and witness inconsistencies. The court emphasized the importance of eyewitness accounts, asserting that minor contradictions do not undermine their credibility. This decision reaffirms the commitment to maintaining societal order and justice.

“Wrongful Conviction is Far Worse”: Delhi HC Acquits Man in POCSO Case

On Monday(15th April),The Delhi High Court acquitted a man charged under the POCSO Act on 15th April due to prosecution’s inadequacies. The court highlighted the delicate balance of justice in child abuse cases and emphasized enduring stigma for the accused. It also noted flaws in the prosecution’s arguments and potential external influences on the allegations.