Why was the spa manager in Thane acquitted?

The spa manager was acquitted because the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt, citing a lack of evidence, including the non-examination of alleged victims.

What evidence was missing in the prostitution racket case?

The court noted the absence of testimony from alleged victims to establish charges of trafficking or prostitution, and essential ingredients for these offenses were not proven.

Did the court find evidence of trafficking by the spa manager?

No, the court found no material to establish that the accused managed a brothel, lived off earnings from prostitution, or procured women for sexual exploitation.

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Spa Manager Acquitted: No Evidence of Trafficking Found

7 Feb

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Summary

Court acquitted spa manager due to insufficient evidence.
No victims were examined to prove trafficking or prostitution charges.
Essential elements for trafficking offenses were not proven.

Spa Manager Acquitted: No Evidence of Trafficking Found

A spa manager in Thane was acquitted of charges related to running a prostitution racket and trafficking women. The sessions court determined on January 28, 2026, that the prosecution had failed to present sufficient evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

The charges stemmed from a December 9, 2020, raid by Thane police on a spa following a tip-off about alleged illegal activities. While the manager was arrested the following day, the trial faced significant evidentiary challenges. The court observed that crucial testimonies from alleged victims were missing, and statements from women engaged in services did not indicate coercion.

Judge GT Pawar highlighted that essential components for trafficking under IPC Section 370, such as recruitment or exploitation, were not proven. Similarly, no material supported claims of managing a brothel or profiting from prostitution under the PITA Act, leading to the accused's acquittal.