SC acquits man who has been in 'custody' for 17 years

The judgment does not provide any reason for setting aside concurrent convictions in this murder case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the release of a man who has been in custody for the last 17 years. Jitender Kumar, of Hisar, had been accused of allegedly murdering Jaibir. However, due to lack of evidence, the apex court gave Jaibir benefit of doubt.

The bench of Justice AK Goel and Justice UU Lalit observed, in its single page order, “We are unable to discern adequate credible evidence in support of conviction of the appellant. He is said to have been in custody for 17 years.” 

The judgment does not provide any reason for setting aside concurrent convictions