Umbrella that sealed his fate also leads to man’s acquittal before Supreme Court in 2017 rape-murder
Indian Express·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
Supreme Court acquitted a man in a 2017 Assam rape-murder case, citing failure to establish reliable circumstantial evidence. A black umbrella, the prosecution's key evidence, lacked proper chain of custody and identification. A 14-day recovery gap and unproven identification raised serious doubts about evidence sanctity, overturning the conviction.
Key Entities
Supreme CourtAssamGauhati High CourtJustice Vikram NathJustice Sandeep MehtaIndian Evidence Act Section 27