Rape and Murder Convict Acquitted Due to Lack of Legal Aid, Directions Issued to Prosecutors: Supreme Court

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Ashok, who had been convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl. The Court found that several legal and procedural violations during the trial warranted his acquittal, underscoring critical issues related to legal representation and the rights of the accused under Indian criminal law. Background of the Case Ashok was accused of raping…