Two Men Acquitted in 1978 Robbery Case, 1985 Conviction Set Aside Over Delayed Identification Parade: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has overturned the conviction of Chhotey and Ram Balak, who had been convicted in 1985 for a robbery that allegedly took place in 1978. The Court found that the prosecution evidence was not strong enough to establish their guilt beyond reasonable doubt, particularly because the case substantially depended upon a delayed identification parade and weak recovery evidence. Justice Abdul Shahid set aside the conviction recorded by…
