Supreme Court Set to Revisit Gruesome Nithari Acquittal Case

The Supreme Court will hear pleas challenging the acquittal of Surendra Koli in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case on March 25. The case, involving gruesome murders of children, saw Koli initially sentenced to death. The Allahabad High Court overturned his conviction due to investigative flaws.

The Supreme Court is poised to reevaluate the controversial acquittal of Surendra Koli in the chilling 2006 Nithari serial killings case, with the hearing scheduled for March 25. The case, deemed 'serious and gruesome' by officials, involves heinous crimes primarily against children in Nithari, Uttar Pradesh.

Originally sentenced to death in 2010, Koli's conviction was overturned by the Allahabad High Court last year, citing insufficient evidence and investigative incompetence. This prompted appeals from both the CBI and the UP government, challenging the high court's decision.

As the apex court gears up for a detailed examination, the ongoing legal battle underscores significant issues with the investigative process, highlighting public trust concerns. The skeletons of several children emerged in a revelatory discovery back in 2006, sparking national outrage and demanding justice that remains elusive.

(With inputs from agencies.)