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Expressing displeasure over delays by the investigating agency, the bench noted that the police were still recording witness statements
The Bombay High Court on Monday criticized the State CID for its approach in investigating the encounter of Akshay Shinde, an accused in the Badlapur Sexual Assault Case.
A division bench of the high court, comprising Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice P.K. Chavan, was hearing a petition filed by Shinde's father, who alleged that his son was killed to protect other individuals involved in the case.
Shinde was killed in an encounter on Monday while being transported from court by the police. He allegedly snatched an officer's revolver and fired three rounds, after which another officer reportedly shot him.
The bench questioned the approach of the investigating agency for not collecting Akshay Shinde’s fingerprints from the water bottle given to him before the encounter, describing it as unusual.
The high court emphasized that all relevant material should be adequately presented before the magistrate to facilitate a proper inquiry into the encounter.
Expressing displeasure over delays by the investigating agency, the bench noted that the police were still recording witness statements. Consequently, the bench directed the report to be submitted to the magistrate within two weeks.
The matter is scheduled for further hearing on December 12.
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