Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Man Jailed Since 2018 in Murder Case

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a man who has been in jail since 2018 for allegedly murdering a woman. The investigation into the case has been marred by several irregularities, with the court expressing its shock at the diligence of the investigators. The court noted that the accused, Manjeet Karketta, has been in jail for over three years, and despite efforts to link him to the crime, the prosecution has failed to prove his guilt.

Key Takeaways:

• Manjeet Karketta, accused of murdering a woman in 2018, was granted bail by the Delhi High Court.
• Karketta has been in jail since May 2018, with his identity being the only thing linking him to the case.
• The court expressed its shock at the diligence of the investigators, stating that the investigation has been a "shocking waste of time".
• The prosecution's case was weakened by the fact that the last person seen with the victim, Soni alias Chhoti, was found to be alive.
• The court noted that the victim's body was cut into pieces, and even after three years, the identity of the deceased remains unknown.
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Sources:

• The Indian Express (P) Ltd. (Copyright 2025 IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com)