Uttarakhand HC Acquits Two in Gang-Rape Case, Citing Lack of Evidence

• Uttarakhand High Court set aside the conviction of two men in a gang-rape case.
• Court cited lack of conclusive medical and forensic evidence for the acquittal.
• One accused's conviction for kidnapping was upheld, but he will be released due to time served.
• High Court emphasized that convictions require legally proven evidence, not suspicion.
• The incident occurred in Haldwani’s Banbhoolpura area in 2018, involving a woman with a mental disability.