Supreme Court Acquits Four in 2001 Odisha Murder Case
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On September 18, the Supreme Court set aside life sentences for four men convicted in a 2001 murder case in Odisha. The court ruled that testimony identifying the assailants on a pitch‑dark night from a distance was unreliable and could not alone justify the convictions. The decision highlights the need for reliable evidence in criminal trials and may affect future appeals in similar cases. QUOTE: "witness identification in pitch darkness unreliable." — Deccan Herald
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- 2001 Odisha murder case: Supreme Court acquits 4, says witness identification in pitch darkness unreliable — Deccan Herald (center)
- 'Burning substance no scientific test to identify charas': Supreme Court acquits two in 2004 case — Deccan Herald (center)