The case involved the double murder of Aarushi Talwar, a 14-year-old girl, and Hemraj Banjade, a domestic servant, at the Talwar family’s residence in Noida, a city in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, not Haryana.
The case was marked by a number of twists and turns, leading to a great deal of speculation and debate among the public and media. Initially, Aarushi Talwar’s parents, Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, came under suspicion, and they were subsequently arrested and charged with the murders. The prosecution alleged that they had killed their daughter and Hemraj in a fit of rage, citing circumstantial evidence and the testimony of key witnesses.
The trial went through various stages and court proceedings. In 2013, the Talwar couple was found guilty by a Sessions Court and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders. However, the case continued to be a subject of controversy, with many individuals and experts questioning the evidence and the handling of the investigation.
In 2017, the Allahabad High Court acquitted Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, stating that the evidence against them was not conclusive. The High Court also criticized the initial investigation and raised questions about the prosecution’s case. The acquittal brought an end to the legal battle for the Talwar couple.
The Aarushi Talwar case remains one of the most widely discussed and debated criminal cases in India, with numerous theories and conjectures surrounding the circumstances of the murders. The case highlighted the importance of a thorough and impartial investigation, and it raised questions about the criminal justice system in the country.