State vs Shibu Soren — Shashi Nath Jha murder case

Updates

1. Judgment26 Apr 2018

   The Hindu reports Supreme Court upholds acquittal of Shibu Soren in 1994 murder case

   The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the Delhi High Court's acquittal of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Shibu Soren in the 1994 kidnapping and murder case of his former personal secretary Shashi Nath Jha.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court confirmed that a politician is not guilty of murder and kidnapping.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court is the highest court, Shibu Soren is the politician, and Shashi Nath Jha was his secretary.

   When:

   Reported on 26 Apr 2018.

   Where:

   The Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court.

   Why:

   The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and supported the decision made by the High Court.

   What it means:

   This decision officially closes the case for the politician because the court will not change the acquittal.

   The Hindu
2. Judgment26 Apr 2018

   SC upholds HC verdict acquitting JMM supremo Soren in murder case

   The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Delhi High Court verdict acquitting JMM supremo and former Union minister Shibu Soren in connection with the murder...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court decided to clear Shibu Soren of the murder accusation.

   Who:

   Shibu Soren is the JMM leader and former minister, the Delhi High Court is the court that first cleared him, and the Supreme Court is the final court that confirmed this result.

   When:

   Reported on 26 Apr 2018.

   Where:

   Delhi and the Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The court upheld the earlier decision from the Delhi High Court which had cleared the accused of the murder.

   What it means:

   The legal case against Shibu Soren for this murder is finished.

   The Indian Express