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Delhi HC seeks police stand on appeals by Ankit Sharma convicts
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Delhi Police's stand on appeals by Nazim and Kasim against their life imprisonment for the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma in the 2020…
The Story in Brief
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Delhi Police's stand on appeals by Nazim and Kasim against their life imprisonment for the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The police informed the court they are also preparing an appeal against the trial court's acquittal of six accused. The convicts' lawyers argued that no test identification parade was held and the sole witness's testimony lacked corroboration. The bench admitted the appeals and listed the matter for December 2.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides of the political spectrum may try to use this case to push communal narratives. But the legal process must focus on evidence: the appeal points out lack of test identification parade and sole witness testimony. The police themselves are appealing the acquittals of six others. The real test will be whether the courts uphold convictions based on the quality of evidence, not the brutality of the crime.
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