Court Acquits Man in Police Assault Case Due to Unreliable Testimony

A Delhi court acquitted Mandeep Singh, accused of assaulting a police officer. The court found the officer's testimony unreliable as it lacked corroboration and noted procedural delays. The prosecution failed to meet the standard of proof 'beyond a reasonable doubt.'

A Delhi court has acquitted Mandeep Singh, accused of attacking a police officer, citing unreliable testimony from the officer involved.

The court criticized the lack of corroborative evidence, such as the torn uniform, and highlighted delays in registering the FIR and conducting the identification parade.

The court concluded that the case could not meet the standard of proof required to convict Singh, contributing to the decision to acquit.

(With inputs from agencies.)