Merely Because an Accused Person Absconded, He Cannot Be Held Guilty of the Alleged Crime: Orissa HC

In a recent ruling, the Orissa High Court has acquitted an individual accused of murdering his wife, challenging the common assumption that mere absconding implies guilt. The Division Bench, comprising Justice S.K. Sahoo and Justice S.K. Mishra, elucidated that the solitary act of absconding should not be given undue weightage, especially in grave crimes such

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