Bombay High Court upholds acquittal in 2005 Sohrabuddin fake encounter case for 22 accused

Published on 7 May 2026

Appeals rejected as prosecution failed to prove its case

The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 people in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh alleged fake encounter case. Appeals by Shaikh’s brothers against a 2018 special court verdict were dismissed, with the court ruling the prosecution could not establish a cogent case. Many acquitted were junior police officers from Gujarat and Rajasthan.

High Court upholds acquittal of 22 accused in the 2005 case
Shaikh’s brothers’ appeals against the 2018 verdict were rejected
Court said the prosecution failed to prove a cogent case
Most acquitted were junior police officers from Gujarat and Rajasthan

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Bombay High Court upholds acquittal in 2005 Sohrabuddin fake encounter case for 22 accused

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