Court Acquits Two Men in 2019 Stabbing Case Citing Serious Doubts

A court acquitted Ankit and Gautam, accused of killing their friend in 2019, citing 'serious doubts' in the prosecution's case. The court noted inconsistencies in witness testimonies, lack of forensic evidence, and failure to establish a motive. The accused were given the benefit of the doubt.

A court has acquitted two men accused of murdering their friend in 2019, citing 'serious doubts' over the allegations. The court found insufficient forensic evidence, uncorroborated witness testimonials, and an unexplained motive for the crime.

Presiding over the case, Additional Sessions Judge Sushil Anuj Tyagi noted that the prosecution's case was based on circumstantial evidence, lacking concrete proof. Forensic reports cleared one suspect, Ankit, as the bloodstains found did not match the deceased's DNA profile.

Witness inconsistencies also played a crucial role in the court's decision. Conflicting testimonies regarding the recovery of murder weapons and the timeline further weakened the prosecution's case. The court emphasized that in the absence of compelling evidence, the accused must be given the benefit of the doubt, leading to their acquittal.

(With inputs from agencies.)