Shraddha murder case: Aftab Poonawala’s charges to be officially framed after 9 May

Delhi’s Saket Court on Saturday adjourned the order on the framing of charges against Aftab Amin Poonawala accused in the Shraddha murder case till May 9.
The court was to pronounce charges against the accused but the concerned judge was on leave today. The Additional Sessions Judge Vishal Pahuja adjourned the matter till May 9 on Saturday. On the last hearing on April 14, the court had reserved an order on charge.
The court had also sought a reply from Delhi police on an application moved by Shraddha’s father Vikas Walkar seeking the release of the bones of the deceased. He said that the bones should be exhibited soon so that he can perform the last rituals of Shraddha within one year of her death.
Advocate Akshay Bhandari had argued that the accused can’t be charged together for the main offence of murder and of the destruction of evidence. These two charges can be framed in alternate. This fact should be considered while framing of charge.
He also argued on the basis of the judgement of the superior court that the accused can’t be sentenced for the main offence and offence of destruction of evidence.
The accused can’t be charged for both offences together as it would prejudice his right, the counsel argued.
Advocate Seema Kushwaha had moved an application on behalf of Vikas Walkar, father of Shraddha for releasing the bones of the deceased.