Surendra Koli acquittal
Supreme Court Acquits 'Nithari Monster' After 19 Years: A Case Study in Failed Criminal Investigation
Nov 12, 2025 06:24 pm CST
After nearly two decades, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted Surendra Koli, once labeled the "Nithari Monster," citing severe investigative failures and constitutional violations in the infamous Nithari killings case. This landmark ruling highlights critical flaws in the criminal justice process, where both Koli and businessman Moninder Singh Pandher have now been cleared of all charges related to the gruesome discoveries at Noida's D-5 bungalow between 2005-2006.
Supreme Court Cites Investigative Failures in Acquittal of Final Nithari Murder Case: Justice and Evidence Standards
Nov 12, 2025 02:35 am CST
The Supreme Court has acquitted Surendra Koli in the final Nithari murder case, expressing regret that despite extensive investigation, the true perpetrator remains unidentified. The Court highlighted critical investigative failures, inadmissible evidence, and constitutional violations that undermined the conviction, emphasizing that criminal justice requires meeting proper legal standards rather than relying on conjecture.