9 years later, man given life in jail for murdering boy, 12, acquitted by HC
TNN / May 31, 2026, 23:38 (IST)
Madhya Pradesh High Court overturned a life sentence, acquitting a man convicted of murder. Judges criticized the trial court's handling, citing a compromised investigation and unreliable eyewitness testimony. Evidence suggesting the accused's presence elsewhere on the day of the crime further supported the acquittal, highlighting a flawed conviction process.