MP HC acquits man, calls the conviction given on cryptic ground by trial court
The division bench of judges Vivek Agrawal and Avanindra Kumar Singh also said the case should be placed before the acting Madhya Pradesh Chief Justice
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned a life sentence for murder, citing issues with the trial court's handling of the case. The division bench ruled that the presiding judge failed to fulfill his responsibilities adequately, and the case should be re-examined by the acting Chief Justice. The court found the evidence presented in the 2025 trial weak and inconsistent, leading to the acquittal of the accused, Lotan Lodhi, on charges of murder under the Indian Penal Code and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The nephew of the victim, Munna Ahirwar, initially accused Lotan Lodhi but later admitted inconsistencies in his testimony. The court also dismissed medical evidence, stating that no human blood was found on Lotan's clothes, only on Munna's. The case highlights the importance of thorough investigation and the need for reliable evidence in criminal proceedings.
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