Allahabad High Court acquits woman sentenced to death for killing her 3 children
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Allahabad High Court in Prayagraj overturned the death sentence of a woman who had been convicted of murdering her three children. A bench of Justice Siddhartha Varma and Justice Jai Krishna Upadhyay found that the prosecution had not proved her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, citing inconsistencies in the testimony of an eight‑year‑old surviving child and signs of coaching. The acquittal reverses a verdict that had carried the ultimate penalty.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 33% left, 67% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): NDTV
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, Tribune India
Sources
- Allahabad High Court acquits woman sentenced to death for killing her 3 children — Deccan Herald (center)
- High Court Acquits UP Woman Convicted Of Killing Her 3 Children — NDTV (left-leaning)
- Punjab and Haryana High Court commutes death sentence of woman who buried toddler alive — Tribune India (center)