Supreme Court Acquits 4 in Murder Case, Cites Major Gaps in Evidence

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The Supreme Court of India has set aside the life imprisonment sentences of four individuals convicted in a murder case. The court noted substantial gaps in the evidence presented against the convicted persons. All six individuals who had been convicted by the high court filed appeals before the Supreme Court challenging that verdict. The top court reviewed the appeals and found the evidence insufficient to uphold the life sentences.

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