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Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal in Sohrabuddin Fake Encounter Case
The Bombay High Court has upheld the 2018 acquittal of all accused in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case. The court highlighted significant gaps in the CBI investigation and a lack of direct evidence.
8 May, 05:38 — 8 May, 09:50
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago
Explained: Why Bombay HC upheld 2018 acquittal in 2005 fake encounter case of Sohrabuddin Shaikh
The Bombay High Court upheld a trial court's acquittal of 21 police officers and others in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh, Kausar Bi, and Tulsiram Prajapati alleged fake encounter case. The court found the prosecution failed to establish abduction, conspiracy, or murder, deeming the evidence insufficient to overturn the initial verdict. Appeals by Shaikh's brothers were dismissed.
By SWATI DESHPANDE
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual1d ago
Broken links, no direct evidence of encounter: Why Bombay High Court flagged CBI probe gaps in Sohrabuddin case
By Omkar Gokhale
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First report: Times of India · 8 May, 05:38|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h
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