Quick Summary: The Delhi High Court has ordered a new trial in a case involving Naseem, who was found not guilty of serious charges. The court decided that the first trial did not properly consider all the evidence. Let's break it down.
The case began with a police report, number 61/2013, at Najafgarh Police Station. Naseem was accused of serious crimes, including having non-consensual physical relations with a minor.
Naseem was living with the family of the young girl involved in 2011-12. There were arguments over rent, and although Naseem moved out, he allegedly came back on March 6, 2013, and had physical relations with the girl. The next day, he visited again but left when a relative was there. On March 8, 2013, the girl told her mother, leading to a police report.
The trial court listened to the girl, her mother, and doctors. However, the court found that their statements didn't match up. The girl's story changed, and the trial court thought the evidence wasn’t strong enough, so they found Naseem not guilty on September 17, 2016.
The government of Delhi challenged the not-guilty verdict. They said the trial court ignored important evidence like the girl's age and medical reports. The High Court, led by Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain, agreed that the trial court missed important details.
Evidence Not Fully Reviewed: The trial court didn’t fully consider the birth certificate showing the girl was a minor.
Missing Witnesses: Possible witnesses like neighbors and siblings were not asked to testify.
Ignored Inconsistencies: The trial court didn’t address mismatches in testimonies or the absence of a site plan.
The High Court has sent the case back for a new trial, allowing both sides to present more evidence. The retrial is set for March 10, 2026. Meanwhile, Naseem will stay on bail.
The case highlights the importance of looking at all evidence carefully to ensure fairness.
