Nithari killings
Nithari Killings: Families Left in Despair as Supreme Court Acquits Last Convict Citing Investigative Failures
Nov 12, 2025 11:02 pm CST
The Supreme Court's acquittal of Surendra Koli in the notorious 2006 Nithari serial killings has devastated victims' families who have sought justice for nearly two decades. The court cited significant investigative lapses, including poor crime scene management and inadequate handling of forensic evidence, while emphasizing that "suspicion cannot replace proof" despite the heinous nature of the crimes that terrorized Noida's Sector 31 community.
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.
Supreme Court Allows Surendra Koli's Curative Petition in Notorious Nithari Killings Case
Nov 11, 2025 03:18 pm CST
The Supreme Court has accepted Surendra Koli's curative petition challenging his conviction in the infamous Nithari murder cases from 2006, allowing his release from prison following acquittals in all other cases. Originally implicated alongside employer Mohinder Singh Pandher in multiple murders involving children and young women in Noida, Koli's case highlights significant judicial developments from initial death sentences to eventual acquittal due to investigation flaws.