Bombay high court dismisses appeal against acquittal in 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh ‘fake encounter’ case
TNN / May 07, 2026, 12:17 (IST)
The Bombay High Court has dismissed appeals challenging the acquittal of 22 individuals in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Shaikh 'fake encounter' case. The appeals, filed by Shaikh's brothers, argued the trial was flawed. The court found no merit in the challenge, upholding the December 2018 acquittal. A detailed order is expected.