CBI vs Three IAF officers — 1995 custodial death of cook

Updates

1. Hearing6 May 2023

   Gujarat High Court suspends life sentence of three IAF personnel

   The Gujarat High Court has suspended the life sentences of the three Indian Air Force personnel convicted by a special CBI court for the 1995 custodial death of a cook.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Gujarat High Court paused the life sentences given to three Air Force personnel.

   Who:

   Three Indian Air Force personnel are the convicted, and the Central Bureau of Investigation agency brought the case.

   When:

   Reported on 6 May 2023.

   Where:

   Special CBI Court and Gujarat High Court, Gujarat.

   What it means:

   The three personnel are no longer serving their sentences while the court process continues.

   Hindustan Times
2. News13 May 2022

   Gujarat: 3 IAF officers get life for 1995 custodial death of cook

   A special CBI court on Thursday held three Indian Air Force (IAF) officers guilty of the custodial death of a cook 27 years ago. The court awarded lif.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Three officers were found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment for a death in police custody.

   Who:

   The court is a special CBI court. The people are three Indian Air Force officers and a cook.

   When:

   The death occurred in 1995. The court decision was reported on 13 May 2022.

   Where:

   The case was heard in a special CBI court in Gujarat.

   Why:

   The court held the officers guilty of the custodial death of the cook.

   What it means:

   The officers have been given life sentences for the crime.

   The Times of India