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Supreme Court acquits man after 22 years in jail for wrongful conviction

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 5dShare

After enduring twenty-two long years of wrongful imprisonment, a man was finally acquitted by the Supreme Court. The injustice stemmed from the trial court's flawed evidence analysis, compounded by the High Court's refusal to entertain his delayed appeal. The Supreme Court emphasized how marginalized communities often find access to justice frustratingly elusive, shedding light on the pressing issues within the judicial system that disproportionately affect the underprivileged.

First report: '22 Years Of Man's Life Taken Away': Supreme Court Acquits Odisha Murder Convict — ndtv.com, 6d