Man Acquitted After Two Decades in Prison as Court Flags Serious Flaws in Rape Conviction

Man Acquitted After Two Decades in Prison as Court Flags Serious Flaws in Rape Conviction

Man Acquitted After Two Decades in Prison as Court Flags Serious Flaws in Rape Conviction A man who spent more than 20 years in prison for a rape conviction was acquitted by the Allahabad High Court , bringing to light serious concerns about investigative lapses and prolonged judicial delays in the criminal justice system. The man, identified as Tiwari , was arrested in 2000 in Uttar Pradesh following a rape allegation filed by a woman from his village. He was convicted in 2003 by a trial court and sentenced to life imprisonment. High Court’s Findings In its 2021 judgment , the Allahabad High Court set aside the conviction, citing multiple deficiencies in the prosecution’s case. The court pointed to a significant delay in filing the First Information Report (FIR) without satisfactory explanation. The bench also noted the absence of medical evidence supporting allegations of forcible sexual assault and highlighted inconsistencies in witness testimonies presented du…