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husband conviction set aside after 47 years

After 47 years, doubt prevails over conviction: Allahabad HC acquits husband in 1979 dowry death case

The Court noted that the presence of the appellant at the time of occurrence at the scene of crime has not been proved beyond reasonable doubt and no active role has been assigned to him and the chain of the evidence is not consistent only with the hypothesis of the guilt of the accused.

investigation before FIR registration murder acquittal benefit of doubt

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Investigation Began Before FIR Was Registered, Sole Eyewitness Went Uncorroborated, Wife Never Examined: Kelapur Sessions Court Acquits Murder Accused

In spite of knowing the fact that the investigation carried out by him will be illegal, the Investigating Officer had continued the investigation and prepared document which is damaging to the case of the prosecution