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Relying on decades-old rulings, SC acquits stepdad of 6-yr-old's murder

A six-year-old girl's murder case saw her stepfather acquitted by the Supreme Court. The court found the evidence weak, citing a botched investigation. The stepfather was the last person seen with the child. His statement leading to the discovery of her remains was deemed inadmissible. The court highlighted the lack of corpus delicti and specified time of death.

21 Feb 2026 3:25 am