CBI vs. Vanzara and others — Sohrabuddin Sheikh alleged encounter case

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What:: The Supreme Court asked twenty-two acquitted people to explain their side regarding the fairness of their trial.
Who:: The Supreme Court is the top court, the CBI is the investigating agency, and the twenty-two individuals are people cleared by the lower court.
When:: Reported on 1 Oct 2026.
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What:: The Bombay High Court rejected requests to overturn the decision to clear all accused individuals of wrongdoing.
Who:: The Bombay High Court served as the judge. The accused include twenty-one police officers and one civilian. The Central Bureau of Investigation is the government agency involved in the case.
When:: Reported on 8 May 2026.
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What:: The court prohibited the media from reporting on the daily proceedings of this trial.
Who:: The special CBI court issued the order regarding the case involving Vanzara and others who are accused.
When:: Reported on 30 Nov 2017.
Where:: Special CBI court, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
What it means:: Reporters can no longer cover the day-to-day happenings of the trial inside the courtroom.

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