Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Delhi Court Acquits 16 in 2012 Jama Masjid Riot Case
A Delhi court has found 16 people not guilty in a case where they were accused of starting a fire and damaging property during a riot in 2012.
The court made this decision after reviewing evidence presented by the police.
The key witnesses, who were police officers, gave statements that didn't match up with each other.
The judge decided that the police's story was not believable because of these inconsistencies.
The witnesses couldn't clearly identify the accused.
No videos of the event were available.
This case went on for almost 11 years before the court made its final decision.
A Delhi court acquitted 16 individuals accused of rioting near Jama Masjid in 2012.
The acquittal came after an 11-year trial due to inconsistencies in police witness testimonies.
The accused were charged with setting a police booth on fire and damaging property.
The court found the police's account of events to be questionable and lacking clear identification of the accused.
No video evidence was available to corroborate the police's version.
- Who
- 16 individuals accused of rioting.
- What
- Acquittal in a 2012 riot case.
- When
- Judgment delivered on September 24, after an 11-year trial.
- Where
- Delhi, specifically related to an incident near Jama Masjid.
- Why
- Due to inconsistencies and contradictions in police witness testimonies.
- Accused
- 16
- Location
- Jama Masjid, Delhi
- Year of Incident
- 2012
- Charges
- Rioting, damaging public property
- Witnesses
- 39 examined by the police
- Court
- Tis Hazari Court