Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case

Accused

Case Description

CBI alleged fake encounter killing of Sohrabuddin Sheikh, his wife Kausar Bi, and associate Tulsiram Prajapati in 2005.

Allegation

Criminal conspiracy and murder in fake encounter; Amit Shah named as co-conspirator.

Legal Sections

Sections listed are from the IPC and related acts. Section numbers reference the Indian Penal Code (IPC) where applicable, otherwise BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) or special statutes like PMLA, NDPS, PC Act.

Case Timeline

1. 2010 — CBI arrested Amit Shah
2. 2010 — Bombay HC quashed charges against Shah
3. 2014 — SC set aside HC order, ordered trial
4. 2014 — Shah discharged by trial court
5. 2017 — Bombay HC set aside discharge, ordered framing of charges
6. 2018 — SC again discharged Shah
7. 2019 — Bombay HC upheld discharge
8. Dec 2024 — Bombay HC acquitted 22 others; appeals pending