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Bombay High Court acquits man convicted of murder on circumstantial evidence—“Last seen theory weak, extra-judicial confession unreliable, chain of circumstances snapped”; life sentence set aside

Court’s decision The Bombay High Court allowed a criminal appeal and acquitted a man who had been convicted for murder and destruction of evidence, holding that the prosecution failed to…

Rawlaw February 8, 2026

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Patna High Court Sets Aside Conviction and Life Sentence Under Murder Charges Due to Improper Recording of Confession, Doubts on Last Seen Evidence, and Gaps in Circumstantial Chain

“The prosecution must prove its case beyond reasonable doubt even when the accused admits guilt; a confession must be voluntary, true, and properly recorded.” Court’s Decision: The Patna High Court…

Rawlaw July 6, 2025

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Sikkim High Court Upholds Life Imprisonment for Grandson Convicted of Murdering 82-Year-Old Grandmother, Rejecting Challenges on Confession, Seizure Procedure, Delay in Sending Evidence, and Test Identification Parade Based on Clear Eyewitness and Forensic Evidence

Court’s Decision The Sikkim High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the appellant against his conviction under Section 302 IPC and the sentence of life imprisonment with a fine of…

Rawlaw July 3, 2025