Delhi Court Acquits Man Accused of Attempted Murder of Wife Due to Lack of Evidence

Court Ruling in Attempted Murder Case

A Delhi court has acquitted a man accused of attempting to murder his wife in a case from 2021. The court determined that the prosecution failed to substantiate its claims, primarily because the key witness, the complainant, passed away before testifying. Presiding over the case, Principal District and Sessions Judge Sanjay Sharma stated in a ruling on July 6 that the prosecution did not prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court noted that Rashmi, the complainant, was the sole crucial witness in the matter. The ruling emphasized that with her death, there were no other witnesses presented by the prosecution to testify about any direct actions taken by the accused.

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According to the prosecution, the case originated from a complaint filed by Rashmi in April 2021. She alleged that after refusing to speak to an unknown person at her husband's request, he assaulted her. Initially, she claimed that he struck her with a hockey stick and threatened her life. Following this, an FIR was lodged against Tripathi under various sections of the IPC, including 307, 323, 341, and 506. While receiving treatment in the hospital, Rashmi provided an additional statement accusing the accused of returning home inebriated and threatening to throw her from the third floor of their residence.

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During the trial, summons sent to Rashmi were returned unserved as she had vacated her rented home. Subsequently, her father informed the court of her death, adding that she had resolved all disputes with the accused before her passing, had mutually agreed to a divorce, and received an alimony of 8 lakh rupees. The court noted that Rashmi's statement could not be recorded, and the remaining witnesses for the prosecution were merely formal police witnesses. The court concluded that even if their testimonies were accepted, they were insufficient to prove the charges. Given that the complaint underpinning the case could not be substantiated and no solid evidence linked the accused to the crimes, the court acquitted Tripathi.