In a recent court verdict, on 28 April, 2023 actor Sooraj Pancholi is declared as innocent in the murder or abetment to suicide accusations of actress Jiah Khan. The case had garnered significant media attention, and the verdict has brought relief to both Sooraj Pancholi and his supporters.
The case revolved around the death of Jiah Khan, who was found dead in her apartment in mumbai in 2013. The prosecutions mother Rabia khan had accused Sooraj Pancholi of murdering or abetment to suicide Jiah Khan, citing circumstantial evidence and witness testimonies. However, Sooraj Pancholi had maintained his innocence throughout the trial, claiming that he had nothing to do with the death of the actress.
After years of testimony and deliberation, the jury announced the verdict, declaring Sooraj Pancholi not guilty of all charges. The defense team had presented strong evidence in Sooraj’s favor, including forensic reports, which had discredited the prosecution’s case. Moreover, some of the prosecution’s witnesses had also been caught lying during cross-examination.
Following the verdict, Sooraj Pancholi spoke to the media, expressing his gratitude to his legal team and supporters. “I always believed in the truth, and I’m glad that justice has been served,” he said. “It was a difficult time for me and my family, but we had faith in the legal system, and we’re glad that the jury saw the truth.”
The verdict has sparked a debate in the media and legal circles about the use of circumstantial evidence in criminal cases. Some legal experts have argued that circumstantial evidence is unreliable and can lead to wrongful convictions. Others have countered that circumstantial evidence can be powerful when corroborated with other evidence, such as forensic reports.
Whatever the case may be, the verdict has brought relief to Sooraj Pancholi and his supporters. Sooraj Pancholi is expected to resume his acting career soon, and his fans have expressed their support for him on social media.
Supporters of Jiah Khan see the verdict as unfair, as they believe Sooraj is responsible for their loss, but ultimately the verdict stands.
