Acquittal in Murder Case, Burden Of Proof Can't Be Shifted On Accused When Multiple Witnesses To Crime Present

Behali Sessions Court, Sonitpur: In a significant development, the Behali Sessions Court in Sonitpur has acquitted Rajen Nayak of the charges of committing murder or homicidal death of the deceased Naku Nayak. The judgment and sentence, passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, FTC, Biswanath Chariali, on December 17, 2018, in Sessions Case No. 168/2014, were based on G.R. Case No. 289/2013, corresponding to Behali P.S. Case No. 73/2013. Background:…