Murder Conviction of Two Women Overturned After 14 Years Due to False Witness Testimonies and Mishandling by Trial Court: Madhya Pradesh High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned the 14-year murder conviction of two women, Surajbai and her co-accused, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment. The court found that the trial court failed to conduct a proper investigation and relied on "false evidence" presented by prosecution witnesses. Key Observations: The division bench, comprising Justice G.S. Ahluwalia and Justice Vishal Mishra, reviewed witness…
