Victim's Death From Septicemia Was Direct Result of Burns; Life Sentence Upheld in 2018 Almora Acid Attack Case: Uttarakhand High Court

The Uttarakhand High Court has upheld the conviction and life imprisonment awarded to Raghunath Singh in the 2018 Almora acid attack case. The Court held that the death of one of the victims during medical treatment due to septicemia was a direct consequence of the acid burn injuries suffered in the attack. Finding that the prosecution had proved the charges beyond reasonable doubt, the High Court dismissed the criminal jail…