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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
‘Suspicion no substitute for proof': HC upholds acquittal of 2 in explosives case
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh high court has upheld a Bastar trial court's 2016 decision to acquit two men accused of possessing tiffin bombs and being active members of a banned Maoist organisation, observing that "suspicion, no matter how strong, cannot take the place of proof. " A division bench of Justice Sanjay S Agrawal and Justice Radhakishan Agrawal dismissed the state's appeal against the acquittal of Muchaki Deva (38) and Vijja Podyami (35), who were booked under the Chhattisgarh Vishesh Jan Suraksha Adhiniyam, 2005, and the Explosive Substances Act, 1908. According to the prosecution, both men were apprehended in Sept 2015 near Bhadrimahu village, Bastar, during a search operation, and explosive devices were recovered based on their statements. However, the trial court found contradictions in the seizure proceedings and noted the absence of an FSL report to confirm that the seized material was explosive. The HC, after examining witness statements, found "major contradictions and omissions" in the testimonies of the investigating officer and two seizure witnesses. The bench noted inconsistencies about the location of the seizure and confirmed that all seizure documentation had been signed at the police station rather than at the spot of the case. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Transform Your Garden Overnight with These Genius Tricks! Kingdom Of Men Undo The court emphasised that the prosecution failed to produce clinching evidence linking the accused to the alleged explosives. "The entire case was based on suspicion, but suspicion cannot substitute for proof," the judgment said. Concluding that the trial court's acquittal was "just and proper", the high court said there was no reason to interfere with the order, thereby dismissing the state's appeal. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
'Suspicion cannot replace proof': Chhattisgarh HC upholds acquittal in explosives case
Representative Image RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court upheld a Bastar trial court's 2016 decision to acquit two men accused of possessing tiffin bombs and being active members of a banned Maoist organisation. The court observed that 'suspicion, no matter how strong, cannot take the place of proof.' A division bench of Justice Sanjay S Agrawal and Justice Radhakishan Agrawal dismissed the state's appeal against the acquittal of Muchaki Deva (38) and Vijja Podyami (35). They were booked under the Chhattisgarh Vishesh Jan Suraksha Adhiniyam, 2005, and the Explosive Substances Act, 1908. According to the prosecution, both men were apprehended in September 2015 near Bhadrimahu village, Bastar, during a search operation, and explosive devices were recovered based on their statements. However, the trial court found contradictions in the seizure proceedings and noted the absence of an FSL report to confirm that the seized material was explosive. The HC, after examining witness statements, found 'major contradictions and omissions' in the testimonies of the investigating officer and two seizure witnesses. The bench noted inconsistencies about the location of the seizure and confirmed that all seizure documentation was signed at the police station rather than at the spot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo The court emphasised that the prosecution failed to produce clinching evidence linking the accused to the alleged explosives. 'The entire case was based on suspicion, but suspicion cannot substitute for proof,' the judgment said. Concluding that the trial court's acquittal was 'just and proper,' the High Court said there was no reason to interfere with the order, thereby dismissing the state's appeal. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
India Gazette
18-06-2025
- India Gazette
NIA chargesheets key accused in 2023 Chhattisgarh IED blast case
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted a key accused in the case relating to the IED blast that had killed 10 District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and their civilian driver in Chhattisgarh by members of the banned CPI (Maoist) terror outfit in April 2023. According to an official release, the accused identified as Bandra Tati alias Hunga has been charged under various sections of IPC, Explosive Substances Act, Chhattisgarh Vishesh Jan Suraksha Adhiniyam, 2005, and UA(P) Act. During investigation, the NIA discovered that Bandra Tati was the president of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangh (DAKMS), a frontal organisation of CPI (Maoist), in Acheli Village in Dantewada District, Chhattisgarh. He was involved in the transportation of the IEDs used in the attack, carried out in Aranpur with the aim to loot weapons of the security forces as part of a criminal conspiracy to wage war against Government of India and strike terror in the minds of the people. Bandra Tati was in the possession of the prohibited explosive material, which he had received from senior cadres of the proscribed terrorist organisation. He had also attended conspiracy meetings organised by CPI (Maoist), as per NIA investigations. As per the release, the state police, during initial investigations, had chargesheeted 26 accused in 2023 before NIA re-registered the case as RC-07/2024/NIA/RPR on 23rd February 2024. Further investigation into the matter is underway. (ANI)
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NIA charges key accused in deadly IED blast that killed 10 DRG personnel in Dantewada
RAIPUR: National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted a key accused in the case relating to the IED blast that had killed 10 District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and their civilian driver in Chhattisgarh by members of the banned CPI (Maoist) terror outfit in April 2023 in Aranpur of Dantewada district. According to NIA release, Bandra Tati alias Hunga has been charged under various sections of IPC, Explosive Substances Act, Chhattisgarh Vishesh Jan Suraksha Adhiniyam, 2005, and UA(P) Act. NIA found during investigation that Bandra Tati was the president of Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangh (DAKMS), a frontal organisation of CPI (Maoist), in Acheli Village in Dantewada District, Chhattisgarh. He was involved in the transportation of the IEDs used in the attack, carried out in Aranpur with the aim to loot weapons of the security forces as part of a criminal conspiracy to wage war against the govt of India and strike terror in the minds of the people. Bandra Tati was in the possession of the prohibited explosive material, which he had received from senior cadres of the organisation. He had also attended conspiracy meetings organised by CPI (Maoist), as per NIA investigations. The state police, during initial investigations, had chargesheeted 26 accused in 2023 before NIA re-registered the case as RC-07/2024/NIA/RPR on 23rd February 2024. NIA is continuing with its further investigations in the case.
