Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Delhi Court Acquits Javed in 2016 Triple Murder Case
A court in Delhi decided that there was not enough proof to convict Javed.
He had been accused of helping plan a 2016 attack in which two women and a girl were killed.
Prosecutors said Javed watched the victims and sent information to Rahisuddin, also known as Haider.
They said Haider planned the murders after a dispute over money and a relationship.
The court said the prosecution did not provide enough evidence to prove Javed was involved.
It also found no evidence that he destroyed a mobile phone or other evidence.
Javed was acquitted.
Haider, described as the main accused, has been absconding since 2022.
A Delhi court acquitted Javed, citing serious doubts and insufficient evidence.
The case involved the June 2016 murders of two women and a girl.
The main accused, Rahisuddin alias Haider, has been absconding since 2022.
Prosecutors alleged Javed kept watch and relayed information to Haider by phone.
The court said no material linked Javed to the murders, conspiracy, or alleged destruction of evidence.
- Who
- Javed was acquitted; Rahisuddin alias Haider is the main accused and has been absconding since 2022.
- What
- Javed was acquitted in a triple murder case for lack of sufficient evidence.
- When
- The murders occurred in June 2016; the acquittal order was issued on September 30, with the year not specified in the article.
- Where
- The case was tried in Delhi and concerned an incident reported to Usman Pur police station.
- Why
- The court found serious doubts in the prosecution case and insufficient evidence to prove the charges against Javed.
Prosecution allegations
Court findings
Javed's alleged role
Prosecution allegations
Prosecutors alleged Javed watched the victims' movements and informed Haider by phone as part of the murder plan.
Court findings
The court found no direct, circumstantial, or scientific evidence linking Javed to the incident or alleged conspiracy.
Alleged destruction of evidence
Prosecution allegations
The prosecution suggested Javed had destroyed a mobile phone.
Court findings
The court said no material substantiated that claim or established an offence under Section 201.
Motive for the killings
Prosecution allegations
Prosecutors alleged Haider acted after failing to arrange Rs 1 lakh and becoming resentful over Mehrun Nisha's relationships and lack of contact.
Court findings
The court concluded the prosecution had not proved its case against Javed beyond reasonable doubt.
- Acquitted accused
- Javed
- Main accused
- Rahisuddin, also known as Haider; reported absconding since 2022
- Victims
- Two women and a girl
- Incident date
- June 2016
- Court
- Additional Sessions Judge Balwinder Singh
- Charges cited
- IPC Sections 120B read with 302, and Section 201
- Prosecution theory
- Javed allegedly kept watch and informed Haider by phone