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Chidambaram questions investigators after acquittals in Tadmetla massacre and Sohrabuddin cases

Chidambaram questions investigators after acquittals in Tadmetla massacre and Sohrabuddin cases

P Chidambaram has questioned the performance of India’s investigative and prosecution agencies after recent acquittals tied to the 2010 Tadmetla massacre and the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case. He argues the verdicts point to weaknesses in how the cases were handled, even as a memorial was inaugurated for CRPF personnel killed in Tadmetla.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Bombay High Court upholds acquittal in 2005 Sohrabuddin fake encounter case for 22 accused

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

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026

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Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal of All 22 in Sohrabuddin Fake Encounter Case

Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal of All 22 in Sohrabuddin Fake Encounter Case

The Bombay High Court upheld the 2018 acquittal of all 22 accused in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh alleged fake encounter case, dismissing appeals by his brothers Rubabuddin and Nayabuddin. A division bench rejected challenges to the special CBI court’s verdict, clearing 21 police personnel from multiple states.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 7 May 2026
Delhi court acquits ex AAP MLA Somnath Bharti in African women assault case

Delhi court acquits ex AAP MLA Somnath Bharti in African women assault case

A Delhi court acquitted former AAP MLA Somnath Bharti in the 2014 assault case involving women from African countries. The court held that witness statements were inadmissible and the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond doubt. Bharti, then Delhi law minister, had claimed the women were involved in illegal activities.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Court Acquits Somnath Bharti and 16 Others in 2014 Khirki Extension Raid Case

Court Acquits Somnath Bharti and 16 Others in 2014 Khirki Extension Raid Case

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court acquitted former Law Minister Somnath Bharti and 16 others in the 2014 Khirki Extension raid case. The prosecution had alleged assault and harassment of women of African origin after a controversial late-night raid. With the court ruling in favour of the accused, the long-running matter has effectively ended after years of proceedings.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Acquitted employee denied full back wages Bombay HC says criminal acquittal not automatic

Acquitted employee denied full back wages Bombay HC says criminal acquittal not automatic

A Mumbai employee acquitted of bribery charges won a partial legal victory but still failed to get full back wages for his suspension. The Bombay High Court held that a criminal acquittal does not automatically entitle an employee to full pay, particularly when the suspension arose from allegations tied to involvement in criminal proceedings.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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