Supreme Court Disapproves High Court's Comment on Widow and Make-up Articles

The Supreme Court criticized a Patna High Court observation in a 1985 murder case involving a widow and make-up articles. The apex court deemed the comment highly objectionable and not legally sustainable. It also acquitted seven accused, citing lack of direct evidence and questionable reasoning by the High Court.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday condemned an observation made by the Patna High Court in a 1985 murder case involving a widow and make-up articles, labeling it as 'highly objectionable' and not in line with judicial sensitivity and neutrality.

The apex court reviewed appeals against the conviction verdict of five persons by the Patna High Court, while sentencing two previously acquitted co-accused to life imprisonment. It criticized the High Court's reasoning and the lack of evidence connecting make-up articles to the deceased.

Ultimately, the Supreme Court found no direct proof of the murder by the accused and acquitted all seven individuals, ordering their immediate release if they were in custody.