Delhi Police cite evidence loss in Manchanda murder case against Gurugram delay

Delhi Police have informed the Supreme Court that the loss of critical evidence in the Manchanda murder case resulted from delays attributable to Gurugram police authorities. The allegation has emerged as the case draws renewed judicial scrutiny at the apex court level.

The matter relates to investigative lapses and procedural delays that officials say compromised the integrity of evidence in the high-profile case. The September 22 order from the court had directed the Gurugram police commissioner to provide a separate response to the allegations.

The Gurugram police commissioner has submitted a response that will be considered alongside the Delhi Police submission during the Supreme Court hearing scheduled for Monday. The dual responses underscore the cross-jurisdictional complexities in the investigation.

The case highlights concerns about evidence management protocols and inter-agency coordination in major criminal investigations. Such delays in evidence preservation can significantly impact the strength of prosecutorial cases and have been a recurring issue in high-profile criminal matters across Indian law enforcement agencies.