Why were Sohelsa Diwan and Adnan Hussain acquitted in the counterfeit currency case?

They were acquitted because the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence and prove criminal intent ('mens rea') after a 14-year trial.

What happened in the Mumbai counterfeit currency smuggling case that started in 2011?

After 14 years, a Mumbai court acquitted two men, Sohelsa Diwan and Adnan Hussain, of smuggling counterfeit currency from Bangkok due to critical gaps in evidence and failure to prove intent.

Will the case against Jamirkhan Pathan continue after the acquittal?

Yes, the court ordered that the case against Jamirkhan Pathan shall continue, and a proclamation with a standing non-bailable warrant has been issued.

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Mumbai Court Frees Men Accused of Smuggling Fake Notes

25 Apr

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Summary

Two men acquitted of smuggling counterfeit currency after 14 years.
Prosecution failed to prove criminal intent or sufficient evidence.
Trial collapsed due to inconsistent witness testimonies.

Mumbai Court Frees Men Accused of Smuggling Fake Notes

In Mumbai, a sessions court has acquitted two individuals, Sohelsa Diwan and Adnan Hussain, of charges related to smuggling counterfeit Indian currency from Bangkok. The trial concluded on Thursday, spanning an extensive 14-year period.

The court cleared both men of all charges, including conspiracy and possession of forged notes. This decision was attributed to substantial deficiencies in the prosecution's evidence. Crucially, the court found that the prosecution failed to demonstrate the necessary criminal intent, known as 'mens rea', which is a mandatory legal requirement.