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Court acquits man as police claim rats ate 200 kg ganja

A Ranchi NDPS court acquitted a man in a 2022 drug case, citing major lapses in the police probe, including the claim that 200 kg of seized cannabis was eaten by rats in storage. Read the shocking details.

HC frees 3 after 38 years, cites flawed evidence

Allahabad High Court acquits three men serving life for murder since 1987, ruling prosecution failed to prove case beyond reasonable doubt. Major contradictions found in evidence.

Court acquits 3 in 2009 acid attack, cites police lapses

A Delhi court acquitted three men in a 2009 acid attack case, citing a 'shoddy' police probe. The judge criticized the investigation officer for being 'non-serious from day one'. The victim waited 16 years for justice.

Delhi court acquits 3 in 2009 acid attack case

A Delhi court acquitted three accused in a 2009 acid attack case due to lack of evidence. The victim's lawyer vows to challenge the verdict in higher courts. Read the full story.

Woman Acquitted of Murder Due to Mental Illness

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.

Rajasthan HC Acquits 3 RPF Men in Bribery Case

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.

20-Year RI for Man Who Raped 8-Year-Old in Cuttack

A special POCSO court in Cuttack sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine and recommended Rs 4 lakh compensation for the survivor.

Thane Court Acquits Man Accused of Throwing Children

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.

Dileep's Passport Returned by Court After Acquittal

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.

Kanpur: 6-Year Jail Term for Man Under POCSO Act

A Kanpur court convicted Harnam Singh to six years rigorous imprisonment for molesting a 9-year-old girl. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000, with Rs 20,000 to be paid as compensation to the victim.

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