Man freed after 24 years as HC overturns dacoity conviction
Allahabad High Court acquits Azad Khan, noting trial court's error in convicting him solely on a confessional statement made under fear. He spent 24 years in jail.
Allahabad High Court acquits Azad Khan, noting trial court's error in convicting him solely on a confessional statement made under fear. He spent 24 years in jail.
A Chandigarh court acquitted a Mohali man in a proclaimed offender case, citing failure to follow mandatory legal procedure under Section 195 CrPC. Read the full legal analysis.
An additional sessions court in Colva acquitted five men accused of murder, citing major lapses in the police investigation. Read the full details of the judicial critique.
A Karnataka court acquitted Yeliamma of her husband's murder after finding she suffered from a delusional disorder at the time of the crime. Read the full details of this landmark verdict.
Uttarakhand High Court orders unconditional release of French national Royer Nicole's passport after her acquittal in a drugs case. The court said travel restrictions were no longer justified. Read the full story.
The Kerala government has decided to file an appeal against the acquittal of actor Dileep in the 2017 actress assault case. Get the latest updates on this high-profile legal battle.
A Hisar court acquitted two farmers in a 2017 road blockade case due to flawed police identification. Meanwhile, a BKU leader died in an accidental shooting. Read the full details.
Poor visibility and heavy rain led to the cancellation of 11 flights at Srinagar's Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport on Saturday, disrupting travel plans. Authorities advise passengers to check with airlines.
A special ACB court acquits two retired FilmCity officials in a 2004 fund misappropriation case, citing lack of proof of dishonest intent. The case stemmed from a cancelled Republic Day event.
Rajasthan High Court overturns conviction of 3 RPF personnel, ruling trap operations alone insufficient for bribery conviction. Key legal principles clarified. Read the full analysis.
Kerala High Court admits appeals by two convicts in the 2017 actor assault case, challenging their 20-year sentences. Hearing posted for February 4. Read the latest developments.
A Delhi court acquits activist Shabnam Hashmi, citing prosecution's failure to prove charges beyond doubt in a 2020 lockdown violation case. Read the full details of the judgment.
A Thane court acquits Aasif Shabbir Khan, accused of throwing two children from a building in 2023, citing lack of direct evidence and inconsistent testimony. Read the full details of the verdict.
Ernakulam court orders return of actor Dileep's passport post-acquittal in high-profile case. Meanwhile, the survivor actress files a new police complaint over cyberattacks. Read the latest developments.
A Kerala court has released actor Dileep's passport following his acquittal in the high-profile actress assault case. The prosecution plans to appeal. Get the latest details.
A Delhi court acquits five men in a 2020 northeast Delhi riots case, citing serious flaws in prosecution evidence and investigation. Read the full details of the judgment.
The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of three men in the 1996 murder case of a serving Army captain. The bench emphasized that reversal of acquittal should not be routine. Read the full details.
A Mumbai sessions court acquits two men in a 1993 diamond robbery and abduction case after 32 years, citing the death of the main witness and lack of evidence. The diamonds are ordered returned to the victim's heirs.
A special CBI court acquits a Haryana judicial officer and his parents in a 12-year-old dowry death case. Read the full details of the verdict and the long legal battle.
A Noida man was acquitted of dowry harassment and attempted murder charges after a 10-year legal battle. The case collapsed when his wife and other key witnesses turned hostile in court. Read the full details of the court's verdict.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan assures survivor of support, govt to appeal trial court verdict acquitting actor Dileep in abduction and rape case. Legal action promised against viral video.
Kerala High Court acquits seven men sentenced to life for the 2009 murder of Jyothish in Kannur, citing lack of evidence. Read the full details of the court's ruling.
Kerala government challenges trial court verdict acquitting actor Dileep in 2017 actress assault case. Survivor breaks silence, alleging injustice. Read the latest developments.
A victim has appealed to the Karnataka High Court against the acquittal of Murugha Mutt seer Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru in a POCSO case. The trial court had cited lapses in evidence. Read the full details.
Supreme Court acquits a man wrongly jailed for 13 years in a Godhra sexual assault case, calling the police investigation 'hopelessly botched' and a 'miscarriage of justice'.
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing development projects in Srinagar district, directing officials to ensure timely completion and quality.
A Delhi court acquitted two men in a 2020 riots case, citing serious inconsistencies in evidence and doubts over the key witness's credibility. Read the full details of the judgment here.
A Mumbai court acquitted a 70-year-old Bhopal businessman accused of smuggling gold and liquor in 2012, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the case. Read the full details of the verdict.
Karnataka High Court acquits a man of abduction & rape charges, ruling that harsher punishment cannot apply retrospectively. Justice G Basavaraja cites lack of proof. Read the full legal analysis.
More than 50 IndiGo flights cancelled at Jammu & Kashmir airports, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. Details on the operational crisis, passenger woes, and airline's response.