In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court acquitted former Delhi University professor G.N. Saibaba and five others in a case linked to alleged Maoist activities. Justices Vinay Joshi and Valmiki S.A. Menezes delivered the verdict, citing the prosecution’s failure to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
The decision comes after the Supreme Court directed a rehearing following an earlier acquittal order set aside. This judgment underscores the importance of upholding procedural safeguards for accused individuals in a civil democracy.