Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Thane Court Acquits Man in Nephew Kidnapping Case
A man was accused of taking his nephew and asking for money.
However, the people who were supposed to testify against him in court didn't say he did anything wrong.
The child's mother said she was just angry at the time and the man actually brought the child back safely.
Because the important witnesses didn't support the story, the judge said the man was not guilty.
The court believed that the whole thing came about because of a fight within the family.
A man accused of kidnapping his nephew was acquitted by a Thane court.
The acquittal occurred because key witnesses, including the child's mother, turned hostile.
The accused allegedly took the child, but returned him shortly afterward.
The prosecution alleged the man demanded a ransom, but witnesses denied this.
The court cited a family dispute as the cause for the initial complaint.
- Who
- A 36-year-old man, accused of kidnapping his nephew, was acquitted.
- What
- A man was acquitted of kidnapping charges.
- When
- The court order was passed on July 18, 2023.
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Key witnesses, including the child's mother, turned hostile and contradicted the initial allegations.
Prosecution's Initial Allegations
Defense's Perspective & Court Findings
Kidnapping
Prosecution's Initial Allegations
The accused kidnapped the child.
Defense's Perspective & Court Findings
The accused returned the child unharmed.
Ransom
Prosecution's Initial Allegations
The accused demanded ransom money.
Defense's Perspective & Court Findings
Witnesses denied a ransom demand.
- Accused Age
- 36
- Victim
- 1.5-year-old child
- Charges
- Kidnapping, kidnapping for ransom, wrongful confinement, extortion
- Court
- Thane court
- Judge
- V G Mohite
- Date of Order
- July 18, 2023