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.