Acquittal in Geetika Sharma Suicide Case: Gopal Kanda and Aruna Chadha Cleared of Charges

On Tuesday, the Rouse Avenue court in Delhi cleared Haryana MLA Gopal Kanda of charges in a case involving the suicide of Geetika Sharma, a former air hostess with his now-defunct MDLR airlines. The court also acquitted co-accused Aruna Chadha. The judge stated that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.

The charges against both Kanda and Chadha included abetment to suicide, criminal intimidation, destruction of evidence, criminal conspiracy, and forgery. Initially, Kanda was also charged with rape and unnatural sex, but these charges were later dropped by the Delhi High Court.

The case dates back to August 4, 2012, when Geetika Sharma, in her suicide note, accused Kanda of harassing her mentally. She was found dead at her residence in Delhi on August 5, 2012. Kanda was then serving as the Minister of State for Home Affairs in the Haryana government and was the managing director of MDLR group. Following his acquittal, Kanda spoke to the media and asserted that there was no evidence against him. He maintained that the case was falsely made against him, and he is relieved by the court's verdict.

The Suicide Note 

In her suicide note, Sharma had mentioned the mental harassment she allegedly faced from Kanda and also named his associate, Aruna Chadha. Tragically, a year later, Sharma's mother also committed suicide.

The trial against Kanda and Chadha began in May 2013. In July 2013, the Delhi High Court removed the charges of rape and unnatural sex against Kanda. However, on December 6, 2013, the trial court decided to proceed with the trial for abetment to suicide against both Kanda and Chadha.

This case has been closely watched, and with the recent verdict, Kanda and Chadha have been acquitted of the charges related to Geetika Sharma's suicide. The legal proceedings have been a long and challenging process for all parties involved.

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It is important to remember that court decisions are based on the evidence presented during the trial, and the burden of proof lies with the prosecution. In this case, the court determined that the evidence presented did not sufficiently establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to the acquittal of the accused.

Such legal outcomes can have a significant impact on the lives of those involved and their families. The justice system plays a crucial role in addressing such cases, and it is essential for all parties to respect the court's decision. As the case concludes with the acquittal of Gopal Kanda and Aruna Chadha, it marks the end of a lengthy legal process. The focus now shifts to understanding the implications of this verdict and the need for continued efforts to ensure justice and support for the affected families.