The Mavelikkara court cited antitimed FIRs, unreliable eyewitness identification, absence of test identification parades, weak forensic evidence, and investigative lapses while holding that the prosecution failed to establish individual or collective liability beyond reasonable doubt.
Gujarat sessions court cited prima facie evidence, involvement of minors, alleged inducement of tribal communities, fund flows, absconding accused and witness intimidation risks while refusing bail after completion of investigation and filing of charge sheet.