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Supreme Court acquits three men after 45 years, finds prosecution case deeply flawed

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The Supreme Court of India acquitted three surviving accused in a murder case dating back to 1977, nearly five decades after the crime occurred. The men had already served life imprisonment sentences following their conviction in 1981. The court identified serious flaws in the prosecution's case, including inconsistencies in witness testimonies. These discrepancies led the bench to extend the benefit of doubt to the accused. The prosecution was ultimately found to have failed in establishing guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, resulting in the acquittal in 2026.

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