Court Acquits Murder Convict After 7.5 Years in Jail, Awards ₹1 Lakh Compensation: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court acquitted Hafeez Khan, previously convicted for murder by the Sessions Court, citing the absence of evidence. The Court also awarded him Rs. 1 Lakh as compensation for the over 7.5 years he spent in jail. Case Background: In March 2019, Hafeez Khan was convicted by the Sessions Court for the murder of Sayra Bano and hiding her body in a grave. He was sentenced under Sections…