Delhi Court Acquits Three Men in Organized Crime Case
A Delhi Court has acquitted three men accused of organized crime, citing an invalid proposal and sanction under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA). The court found that the necessary conditions to invoke MCOCA were not met. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala of Karkardooma Court acquitted Ishwar alias Nareshwar alias Kanchi, Sukhmeet Singh alias Nonu, and Gaurav Sharma alias Golu of all charges.
An FIR was registered in 2016 at Police Station Bhajanpura under Section 3 of MCOCA, leading to the arrest of four individuals allegedly involved in an organized crime syndicate. The court noted that without evidence of organized crime, the charges could not stand. Judge Pramachala stated that the case was based on a wrong foundation and notion of law, and the prosecution’s evidence was not incriminating.
The FIR was registered following a proposal from the SHO of Bhajanpura, with a sanction granted under Section 23(1) of MCOCA. Accused Majid Khan, alias Kamal, passed away in 2020 before charges were framed. On February 18, 2022, charges were framed against the remaining three accused, who pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.
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Acquits -: When a court ‘acquits’ someone, it means they are found not guilty of the crime they were accused of. They are free to go without any punishment.
Organized Crime -: Organized crime refers to illegal activities that are planned and controlled by powerful groups or organizations. These activities can include things like smuggling, drug trafficking, or extortion.
Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) -: MCOCA is a law in India that is used to combat organized crime and terrorism. It allows for stricter punishments and special procedures to deal with serious criminal activities.
Invalid proposal and sanction -: An ‘invalid proposal and sanction’ means that the legal permission or approval needed to proceed with the case was not done correctly, making the case weak.
Judge Pulastya Pramachala -: Judge Pulastya Pramachala is the person in the court who made the decision to acquit the three men. Judges are responsible for making sure the law is followed in court cases.
FIR -: FIR stands for First Information Report. It is a document prepared by the police when they receive information about a crime. It is the first step in the legal process.
Police Station Bhajanpura -: Bhajanpura is an area in Delhi, and the police station there is responsible for maintaining law and order in that region. They handle complaints and investigate crimes reported in their area.
Charges framed -: When charges are ‘framed’, it means that the police or legal authorities have officially accused someone of a crime and are ready to take the case to court.
Pleaded not guilty -: When someone ‘pleads not guilty’, they are saying they did not commit the crime they are accused of. They want to prove their innocence in court.
Majid Khan -: Majid Khan was one of the people accused in this case. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2020 before the court could officially charge him with the crime.