Thane, March 3: A Thane court recently acquitted a 46-year-old man accused of attempting to murder his wife, stating that the prosecution's case contained significant contradictions and inconsistencies.
In an order passed on February 28, Sessions Judge B. Agrawal highlighted that the prosecution failed to establish the guilt of the accused, a painter by profession, beyond a reasonable doubt. The detailed copy of the court's order became publicly available on Sunday.
However, the defence counsel, Advocate Sagar Kolhe, successfully pointed out several discrepancies, raising significant doubts about the sequence and circumstances surrounding the alleged assault.
As a result, the accused was acquitted of all charges related to the attempted murder case.
In an order passed on February 28, Sessions Judge B. Agrawal highlighted that the prosecution failed to establish the guilt of the accused, a painter by profession, beyond a reasonable doubt. The detailed copy of the court's order became publicly available on Sunday.
Accusations and Defence Arguments
The incident dates back to April 11, 2023, when the accused allegedly assaulted his wife with a knife at their residence in Lokmanya Nagar, Thane city. The prosecution primarily built its case on the First Information Report (FIR), filed based on the victim's complaint, along with witness testimonies from her daughters and the police officers involved.However, the defence counsel, Advocate Sagar Kolhe, successfully pointed out several discrepancies, raising significant doubts about the sequence and circumstances surrounding the alleged assault.
Contradictions Highlighted by the Court
Judge Agrawal meticulously outlined the contradictions during the proceedings:- Timing of the Incident:
The FIR lodged by the victim initially claimed that the assault occurred at 7:00 am, yet during her court testimony, she changed the time to 3:00 am. - Motive for the Assault:
Initially, the victim stated that jealousy prompted her husband's attack because a man frequently visited their home. However, during the trial, she contradicted herself, identifying the same man and his wife as close family friends and clarifying there was no suspicion or jealousy involved. - Inconsistent Witness Testimonies:
Testimonies provided by the victim's daughters also varied widely. One daughter claimed her father informed her about the incident at 7:30 am, whereas her sister stated she became aware of the attack at around 4:00 pm. - Discrepancies in Medical and Police Records:
Further complicating matters, a police officer testified that the ambulance transporting the victim arrived at 9:30 am. However, hospital medical records indicated the victim had already been examined by 8:30 am, raising additional questions about the accuracy of the prosecution’s timeline.
Court’s Verdict
Due to these substantial inconsistencies, the court concluded it was unsafe to convict the accused based solely on such unreliable evidence. Judge Agrawal emphasized, "Considering the infirmity in the prosecution's case, it cannot be said that the prosecution has successfully proved the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt."As a result, the accused was acquitted of all charges related to the attempted murder case.
