Key Points:
- The Delhi court convicted Ariz Khan for killing inspector Mohan Chand Sharma in the controversial Batla House encounter which took place in the national capital on 19 September 2008.
- Additional sessions judge Sandeep Yadav ruled: “The evidence presented on record by the prosecution leaves no matter of doubt that the prosecution has proved the case beyond all reasonable doubt and that the accused is liable to be convicted.”
- The arguments on sentencing will be held on March 15.
On Monday, the 2008 Batla House case was run in a Delhi court. The court convicted Ariz Khan for killing inspector Mohan Chand Sharma in the controversial Batla House encounter which took place in the national capital on 19 September 2008.
Ariz Khan has been sentenced under sections 302, 307, 333 and 353 (which deal with assault or grievous hurt to a public servant in the discharge of his duty), 186 (which has provisions of punishment for people who prevent a public servant from discharging their duties), 34 and 174A of the Indian penal Code (IPC) as well as Section 27 of the Arms Act (which provides for jail sentence to those who are found in possession of arms illegally).
Additional sessions judge Sandeep Yadav ruled: “The evidence presented on record by the prosecution leaves no matter of doubt that the prosecution has proved the case beyond all reasonable doubt and that the accused is liable to be convicted.”
“It has been proved on record that Khan, with his associates, intentionally and knowingly caused the murder of Sharma by a gunshot from a fire arm,” Yadav mentioned along with saying that Khan succeeded to escape and did not appear despite being declared a proclaimed offender.
Khan, along with his coconspirators, also fired gunshots at head constables Balwant and Balvir Singh and asked the investigating officer to ascertain the financial position of the convict to decide on the amount of compensation to be given to the victim’s family, the court added.
Khan was present in the court, but showed no reaction to the order.
The arguments on sentencing will be held on March 15.
