In a landmark ruling, the Allahabad High Court overturned the conviction of Upendra alias Balveer, shedding light on systemic issues within the judiciary that, according to the court, lead trial judges to convict potentially innocent individuals due to career-related fears. The bench, comprising Justice Siddharth and Justice Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi, voiced concerns that the
Fear of Higher Courts Drives Trial Judges to Convict Innocents for Career Security: Allahabad High Court
