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Crime
Supreme Court Acquits Murder Convict in Odisha Case
✍️ NDTV
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 03:48 PM
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In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has acquitted a convicted murderer in Odisha, overturning a 22‑year sentence.
The Supreme Court of India has acquitted a convicted murderer in an Odisha case, nullifying a 22‑year sentence that had been imposed by lower courts.
The decision follows a review of the evidence and procedural aspects that led to the conviction.
The acquittal marks a significant reversal in the case, underscoring the judiciary's role in ensuring justice is served.
The decision follows a review of the evidence and procedural aspects that led to the conviction.
The acquittal marks a significant reversal in the case, underscoring the judiciary's role in ensuring justice is served.