Nagpur: ADDITIONAL Sessions Judge (Special POCSO Court) has acquitted brothers Aamir Salim Khan and Sameer Salim Khan in a case registered under the POCSO Act and the IT Act. The two were accused of stalking a woman, outraging her modesty, and sexually harassing a 15-year-old girl.
The case originated from a complaint at Cyber Police Station, Nagpur. The complainant, an active social media user, stated that she had contacted Sameer -identified by his Instagram handle – in 2022 to understand how to increase her follower count. She alleged that in October 2022, Sameer insulted her and mocked her ability to make content go viral. When her videos later gained traction, she claimed Aamir threatened her in March 2023 to stop creating videos.
She further alleged that her mobile number leaked online after the threats, leading to abusive WhatsApp messages demanding nude photographs and offering money. She blamed Aamir for circulating her number. According to her, 12 to 15 boys sent by Sameer harassed her near Futala Lake. She also stated that she was asked to leave an event on July 30, 2023, allegedly because Sameer was expected to arrive. The next day, she claimed, Sameer called her and used abusive language.
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Although the court acknowledged that the victim was a minor at the relevant time, it noted several inconsistencies and contradictions in the testimonies of both the victim and her mother. Their statements did not align with earlier versions, weakening the prosecution’s case.
The court also observed that the screenshots of alleged abusive messages and calls were not proven genuine. A certificate under Section 65-B of the Evidence Act had been submitted, but the judge held that it was insufficient to establish the authenticity of the digital evidence. No concrete link could be drawn between the accused and the WhatsApp messages or calls.
Additionally, no witnesses were produced to support the claim that she was asked to leave an event due to Sameer’s expected presence.
Finding the overall evidence unreliable and uncorroborated, the court ruled that the prosecution had failed to prove the charges. The accused were represented by Adv. Ramesh Rawlani and Adv. Atul Rawlani.
