Justice Prevails: MP High Court Acquits Women in High-Profile Murder Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court acquitted Suraj Bai and Bhuri Bai, charged with the murder of Suraj Bai's brother-in-law. The court criticized the trial’s handling, citing reliance on false testimony. Suraj Bai endured 14 years in prison. The trial court faces orders for further proceedings against dishonest witnesses.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has delivered justice by acquitting Suraj Bai and Bhuri Bai in a high-profile murder case, highlighting significant flaws in the original trial. The two women were accused of murdering Suraj Bai's brother-in-law, attempting to disguise the act as a suicide by hanging.

The court, led by Justice G S Ahluwalia and Justice Vishal Mishra, criticized the trial court's reliance on flawed evidence and lack of proper cross-examination of witnesses. Suraj Bai had already spent 14 years in prison when the high court ruled for her immediate release, while Bhuri Bai was out on bail.

The ruling emphasized the importance of cross-examination and the responsibility of the judiciary to safeguard individual freedoms. Following the acquittal, instructions were issued to the trial court to address the false evidence provided by witnesses, which had resulted in a grave miscarriage of justice.

(With inputs from agencies.)