Mumbai Court Acquits Four Men in 2019 Gang Rape Case Citing Lack of Evidence

A Mumbai sessions court acquitted four men arrested in 2019 for the alleged gang rape of a mentally disabled girl, citing insufficient and unreliable evidence. The accused, who had been imprisoned since August 2019, were released after the court found the prosecution failed to prove their presence or common intent. The victim's testimony was unavailable during trial, and concerns were raised about the handling of evidence and the absence of appropriate support for the victim's intellectual disability during statement recording.