Bombay High Court Criticises Police and Judges for Wrongful Conviction
The Bombay High Court has pulled up police and judges for mishandling evidence in a case that wrongfully convicted a postmaster, leading to his acquittal.
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Man Freed After 19 Years in Jail for Crime He Didn’t Commit in Odisha Triple Murder Case
Odisha’s Habil Sindhu, wrongly jailed for 19 years for a triple murder, has been declared innocent and released. The high court found no proof against him after a detailed review.
Supreme Court Acquits Man in Murder Case, Says Suspicion Isn’t Proof
The Supreme Court has acquitted a man accused of murder, ruling that suspicion alone is not enough to convict someone without solid proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
Supreme Court Acquits Man After 26 Years, Flags Misuse of Section 498A in Dowry Cases
The Supreme Court has acquitted a man in a 26-year-old dowry and cruelty case, highlighting how Section 498A IPC is often misused in family disputes. The Court stressed the need for solid evidence and cautioned against implicating entire families without proof.
Rajasthan High Court Commutes Death Sentence in Rape-Murder Case, Orders New Investigation
The Rajasthan High Court has reduced the death penalty of a man wrongly convicted for the rape and murder of a 7-year-old girl, ordering a fresh investigation after key evidence pointed to false implication.
Vishnu Tiwari’s Story: Freed After 20 Years in Jail for a False Rape Case
After spending 20 years in prison for a rape case based on false charges, Vishnu Tiwari, now 43, struggles to begin life again with no family, education, or future. The NHRC has taken note of this injustice.
Bombay High Court Criticizes Police and Judges for Wrongful Conviction
The Bombay High Court criticized the police and judges for failing to properly examine evidence, leading to a wrongful conviction. The court has ordered corrective action to improve judicial training.
Delhi High Court Criticizes Police for Wrongfully Booking Father and Grandmother in Child’s Death
The Delhi High Court criticized the police for falsely accusing a father and grandmother in a 2-year-old’s death. The court found no evidence against them and warned against careless legal appeals.
Supreme Court Acquits Man Accused of Murdering Wife 22 Years Ago
The Supreme Court of India acquitted a man accused of murdering his wife 22 years ago, citing lack of concrete evidence and reliance on suspicion. The case highlights the importance of proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Woman Declared Dead 7 Years Ago Found Alive and Married; Man Wrongfully Jailed
A woman who was declared dead seven years ago in Uttar Pradesh was recently found alive and married. Meanwhile, a man had been serving a jail sentence for her “murder.” The police have now reopened the case to establish the truth.