CCTV evidence Archives

Illegal detention and alleged jewellery loot at police station

Four days of alleged detention, ₹14 lakh jewellery allegedly looted: Allahabad HC orders SP probe, CCTV preservation at Unnao Police Station

The Court directed Superintendent of Police, Unnao to conduct an inquiry into allegations in the petition and examine, preserve and produce CCTV footage of Police Station Hasanganj before the Court.

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Unreliable DNA, Doubtful Victim Testimony, Contradictions, Delay, No TIP: Bombay HC Acquits Rape Accused as Investigation Lapses Pile Up

The Bombay High Court noted that since the FIR was registered under Section 376 IPC without prima facie examination of the allegations and given the unexplained delay and contradictions in the victim’s statements, the prosecution case lacked legal foundation and the conviction was liable to be set aside.

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Bombay High Court denies bail in Palghar mob lynching case citing gravity of offence and distinct role of accused

“Liberty of a person accused of an offence would depend upon the exigencies of the case however it is possible that in a given situation, the collective interest of the community may outweigh the right of personal liberty of the individual concerned.”