What’s in a name? 22 days in jail & a 17-year legal battle

Rajveer Singh Yadav was wrongly arrested due to a clerical error that swapped his name with his brother’s, leading to a 17-year legal battle. Despite police admitting the mistake early on, the case dragged through the courts, devastating Rajveer’s life and his family’s well-being. A Mainpuri court has finally acquitted him, ordering action against the negligent officers responsible for his suffering and lost opportunities.