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The Supreme Court of India acquitted six murder accused due to a lack of evidence, reversing a Karnataka High Court decision. The acquittal came after 71 out of 87 witnesses, including the victim's son, turned hostile and retracted their statements. The bench criticized the overzealous investigation and the high court's reliance on police testimony, emphasizing the need for valid evidence to prove guilt.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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