Kusumlal Sao vs State of Chhattisgarh

Updates

1. Judgment23 Oct 2026

   Supreme Court clarifies evidentiary value of WhatsApp messages in murder case

   In the acquittal of Kusumlal Sao, the Supreme Court ruled that a disputed WhatsApp message is insufficient to sustain a murder conviction without further corroborating evidence.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court decided that a contested WhatsApp message cannot prove a murder case on its own.

   Who:

   Kusumlal Sao is the accused and the Supreme Court is the highest court that gave this ruling.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Chhattisgarh.

   Why:

   The court decided that a single digital message needs other supporting evidence to prove a serious crime.

   What it means:

   The court acquitted the accused because the digital message provided was not enough to confirm his guilt.

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2. Judgment19 Oct 2026

   Deceased’s Substance-Abuse History Made Accident Theory Probable: Supreme Court Acquits Man Of Murder

   The Court noted that the deceased was found in an open field beside his motorcycle and that the autopsy surgeon had not ruled out the possibility of the injuries being caused by a fall from a moving motorcycle.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court cleared a man who was previously accused of murder.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court is the high court that made the final decision. The deceased is the person who died. The accused is the man originally charged with the crime. The autopsy surgeon is the doctor who examined the body. The State of Chhattisgarh is the government agency involved in the case.

   When:

   Reported on 19 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Chhattisgarh.

   Why:

   The court decided that a motorcycle accident was a likely cause of the fatal injuries. It noted that the deceased had a history of substance abuse and was found near his motorcycle. Because the doctor could not rule out a fall, the court found the murder charge doubtful.

   What it means:

   The court overturned the previous decision and acquitted the man, meaning he is no longer considered guilty of murder.

   Verdictum