Indian Delhi High Court’s verdict exonerates a convicted veteran of the Indian Army of charges of amassing disproportionate wealth

Bar and Bench reported the case of Major General Kapur, a retired Army officer, was earlier convicted by a civil trial court on charges of amassing disproportionate wealth worth 2.22 Indian rupee crores. The officer was tried based on allegations under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

A Single Bench of the Delhi High Court of India set aside the conviction based on severe procedural violations committed by the trial court (non-examination of witnesses, lack of consideration of vital evidence) in order to comply with the orders of the Supreme Court to conclude the trial expeditiously. 

The Court reiterated the significance of a fair trial under Constitutional provisions in the balance between speedy justice and rights of an accused.

The complete decision is available here.