State vs Vimal Kumar and others — 2006 Dara Singh encounter case

Timeline

1. 14 Mar 2018Judgment

   IPS officer, 13 other Rajasthan cops acquitted in 2006 Dara Singh encounter case

   Liquor smuggler Dara Singh alias Daria, a resident of Churu district, was killed in an alleged fake encounter with police on the outskirts of Jaipur on...

   The New Indian Express

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court cleared an officer and thirteen other police personnel of wrongdoing in a death case.

   Who:

   The CBI Special Court heard the case against an IPS officer and thirteen other Rajasthan police officers.

   When:

   The encounter happened on the outskirts of Jaipur, and this judgment was reported on 14 Mar 2018.

   Where:

   The case was held at the CBI Special Court in Rajasthan.

   Why:

   The court decided to acquit the group regarding the death of a man named Dara Singh.

   What it means:

   The accused individuals are no longer facing these charges in this court case.

2. 13 Mar 2018Judgment

   IPS officer, 13 other cops acquitted in Dara Singh encounter case

   The CBI special court in Jaipur acquitted 14 accused, including an IPS officer, in the 2006 encounter killing of liquor smuggler Dara Singh. The court found insufficient evidence to prove the encounter was fake.

   The Times of India

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court cleared a group of police officers of wrongdoing in a person's death.

   Who:

   The CBI Special Court heard the case against an IPS officer and 13 other police officers.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Mar 2018.

   Where:

   Jaipur, Rajasthan, in a CBI Special Court.

   Why:

   The court decided there was not enough evidence to prove the police killing was fake.

   What it means:

   The 14 accused people are acquitted, meaning they are found not guilty and the case is closed.