Kidnapping for ransom and murder case — Sole surviving convict acquittal

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1. Judgment5 Sep 2026

   Supreme Court overturns trial court and High Court orders to acquit kidnap-murder accused

   A bench of Justices Pardiwala and Chandran acquitted the convicts, citing a complete lack of evidence and unreliable eyewitness testimonies.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Supreme Court has overturned the previous guilty verdicts in a kidnapping and murder case. By acquitting the sole surviving convict, the court has ruled that he is not legally responsible for the crimes he was originally accused of. This decision effectively clears his name and reverses the earlier sentences handed down by the lower courts. He is now free from the charges related to this case.

   timesofindia.indiatimes.com
2. Judgment4 Sep 2026

   Supreme Court acquits sole surviving convict in kidnapping and murder case

   The Supreme Court overturned the conviction of the sole surviving accused, citing a shoddy investigation by the prosecution.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of the only person still alive who was found guilty of kidnapping and murder. This means the court decided there was not enough evidence to prove the person committed the crime. As a result, the individual is no longer considered guilty and has been cleared of all charges related to this case.

   livelaw.in