The Delhi High Court acquitted Gir Raj in a murder case, setting aside his conviction and life sentence under Section 302 IPC. The Bench held that the prosecution failed to prove an unbroken chain of circumstances beyond reasonable doubt and reiterated that suspicion cannot replace evidence.
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.
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.
