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Court Frees Trio After 24-Year Murder Case Lapses
22 Jun
Summary
- Three individuals were acquitted 24 years after a murder trial began.
- Son's testimony contradicted his earlier police statement, leading to doubt.
- Crucial evidence, including the murder weapon's bullet, was not presented.
Three individuals were acquitted by an additional sessions court after a 24-year ordeal stemming from a murder case. The court noted serious flaws in the investigation and prosecution. These included contradictions in the testimony of the deceased's son, Rahul, whose court statement differed from his initial police report.
Further complicating the case was the prosecution's failure to present critical evidence. The bullet recovered from the victim, Pinki, during an autopsy was never produced in court. Additionally, reports from forensic laboratories concerning the alleged murder weapon were also missing, casting significant doubt on the recovery of the pistol and cartridges.
The court referenced a Supreme Court judgment emphasizing that suspicion cannot replace evidence in a trial. Due to these substantial gaps and the failure to prove charges beyond reasonable doubt, the three accused were granted the benefit of doubt and ordered to execute personal bonds as per legal requirements.
