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Allahabad High Court Acquits 71-Year-Old Murder Convict in 1981 Case

Shruti Mahapatra4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

The Allahabad High Court acquitted a 71-year-old man convicted of a 1981 murder, citing lack of concrete evidence and inconsistencies in witness and medical reports. Three other convicts in the case had already passed away during the appeal process.

Supreme Court Acquits Man Accused of Murder, Emphasizes Need for Proof Beyond Suspicion

Shruti Mahapatra3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

The Supreme Court acquitted a man accused of murder, ruling that suspicion alone cannot justify conviction. The court emphasized that proof beyond reasonable doubt is essential and overturned the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s decision, citing a lack of evidence