The majority of cases related to the religious riots that took place in the Indian capital Delhi five years ago have yet to be resolved. A BBC Hindi analysis has found that in more than 80% of the cases decided by the courts, the accused have been acquitted or discharged from the case.
More than 50 people, mostly Muslims, were killed in clashes between Hindus and Muslims over a controversial citizenship law in February 2020. The violence lasted for days, with hundreds of homes and shops set ablaze.
BBC Hindi has analysed 126 cases out of 758 where the courts have delivered verdicts. Of these 126 cases, in more than 80% cases, the accused were acquitted or discharged from the case because witnesses retracted their earlier statements or did not support the prosecution. Convictions were found in only 20 cases.
The courts in their verdicts have cited various flaws and inconsistencies in the Delhi Police investigation. In some cases, the courts have said that the police filed “pre-arranged charge sheets” that falsely implicated the accused.
Many of the accused are still in jail pending trial, especially those accused in the so-called “main conspiracy case.” Eighteen student leaders and activists have been arrested in this case, some of whom are still in jail awaiting trial.
Former Supreme Court Justice Madan Lokur said that after so many acquittals, the prosecution and the police should self-criticize their actions and ensure accountability for illegal or unnecessary arrests.
Meanwhile, many of the accused are still in jail pending trial, especially those accused in the so-called “main conspiracy case.” Eighteen student leaders and activists have been arrested in the case, some of whom are still in jail awaiting trial.
Former Supreme Court Justice Madan Lokur said that after so many acquittals, the prosecution and the police should self-criticize their actions and ensure accountability for illegal or unnecessary arrests.
Meanwhile, many of the accused are still in jail pending trial, especially those accused in the so-called “main conspiracy case.” Eighteen student leaders and activists have been arrested in the case, some of whom are still in jail awaiting trial.
Former Supreme Court Justice Madan Lokur said that after so many acquittals, the prosecution and the police should self-criticize their actions and ensure accountability for illegal or unnecessary arrests.
Meanwhile, many of the accused are still in jail pending trial, especially those accused in the so-called “main conspiracy case.” Eighteen student leaders and activists have been arrested in the case, some of whom are still in jail awaiting trial.
Former Supreme Court Justice Madan Lokur said that after so many acquittals, the prosecution and the police should self-criticize their actions and ensure accountability for illegal or unnecessary arrests.
Meanwhile, many of the accused are still in jail pending trial, especially those accused in the so-called “main conspiracy case.” Eighteen student leaders and activists have been arrested in the case, some of whom are still in jail awaiting trial.
Former Supreme Court Justice Madan Lokur said that after so many acquittals, the prosecution and the police should self-criticize their actions and ensure accountability for illegal or unnecessary arrests.
Meanwhile, many of the accused are still in jail pending trial, especially those accused in the so-called “main conspiracy case.” Eighteen student leaders and activists have been arrested in the case, some of whom are still in jail awaiting trial.
Former Supreme Court Justice Madan Lokur said that after so many acquittals, the prosecution and the police should self-criticize their actions and ensure accountability for illegal or unnecessary arrests.
Meanwhile, many of the accused are still in jail pending trial, especially those accused in the so-called “main conspiracy case.” Eighteen student leaders and activists have been arrested in the case, some of whom are still in jail awaiting trial.
