In the Amit Shah defamation case, Rahul Gandhi’s lawyer completed the cross-examination of a witness at the MP-MLA Court in Sultanpur. The court scheduled the next round of witness cross-examination for October 9, continuing the legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court acquitted George, convicted in a 2015 murder case, criticizing the reliance on inconsistent testimony of the deceased’s father. The court emphasized that testimony from “interested witnesses” cannot be dismissed outright but must be evaluated carefully. The prior conviction was set aside due to errors in judgment.
The Supreme Court ruled that witness testimony from relatives cannot be dismissed solely based on familial connections. It emphasized a careful evaluation of such testimonies. The appellant’s conviction was reduced due to evidence showing no premeditation in a heated altercation, leading to his release after serving nearly ten years in prison.
The Supreme Court of India highlighted the need for active participation of courts in trials, especially when public prosecutors neglect their duties. The court stressed the importance of thorough cross-examinations by public prosecutors to uncover the truth. Emphasizing the duty of courts to ascertain truth, it criticized prosecutorial and judicial failures.