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Crime
Court Acquits Sandeep Yadav in Tramadol Capsule Case, Questions Police Narrative
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 02:37 AM
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A Punjab court cleared Sandeep Yadav of charges related to illegal Tramadol capsules, while expressing doubts over the police’s version of events.
The trial court in Mohali delivered a verdict acquitting Sandeep Yadav of all accusations linked to the alleged possession and distribution of Tramadol capsules. The judgment came after the defence highlighted inconsistencies in the prosecution’s narrative.
During the hearing, the judge scrutinised the police report and noted that several key statements did not align with the evidence presented. This prompted the court to raise formal questions about the reliability of the police version of events.
The acquittal underscores the court’s demand for clear, corroborated proof before convicting individuals in drug‑related cases. While the decision frees Yadav, authorities may revisit the investigation to address the procedural gaps identified by the bench.
Legal analysts suggest that the ruling could set a precedent for stricter evidentiary standards in future narcotics prosecutions across the state.
During the hearing, the judge scrutinised the police report and noted that several key statements did not align with the evidence presented. This prompted the court to raise formal questions about the reliability of the police version of events.
The acquittal underscores the court’s demand for clear, corroborated proof before convicting individuals in drug‑related cases. While the decision frees Yadav, authorities may revisit the investigation to address the procedural gaps identified by the bench.
Legal analysts suggest that the ruling could set a precedent for stricter evidentiary standards in future narcotics prosecutions across the state.