A Delhi court acquitted five individuals in a 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, citing unreliable witness testimonies and perceived lapses in the police investigation. The judge noted the possibility of a "mechanical" probe, stating that the sole remaining police witness testimony was insufficient for conviction. The case involved allegations of arson and stone-pelting near a petrol pump, with the prosecution relying heavily on police witnesses. This acquittal follows previous cases where similar concerns about evidence and investigation quality have been raised.