The Supreme Court has deferred the Nithari killings case plea of Surendra Koli to October 7, citing an ongoing Constitution Bench hearing.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday witnessed a brief mention in the Nithari killing matter, where Surendra Koli, convicted in several cases linked to the infamous Noida serial killings, sought urgent listing of his plea.
During the proceedings, counsel for Koli mentioned the matter before the Chief Justice of India (CJI), highlighting that the plea was originally listed for September 23. The counsel requested that the case not be deleted from the cause list.
“The matter is listed for 23rd. My only prayer that it should not be deleted.”
counsel for Koli
In response, the CJI clarified that the Court would be in the middle of a Constitution Bench hearing on that date, making it difficult to accommodate the matter. The Bench assured that the case would instead be taken up on October 7, 2025.
“We will be in the middle of a constitution bench. We dont want to disturb that. We will list on 7th October.”
CJI
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Background
The Nithari serial killings case is one of the most gruesome criminal cases in Indian history. The horror came to light on December 29, 2006, when skeletal remains of eight children were discovered in a drain behind a house in Nithari, Noida. Further investigations revealed more skeletal remains in the vicinity, most of which belonged to children and young women from impoverished backgrounds who had gone missing.
Investigation and Arrests:
The initial investigation was conducted by the local police, but the severity and scope of the crimes prompted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over within ten days. The primary accused were Surendra Koli, a domestic helper, and Moninder Singh Pandher, the owner of the house where the remains were found. Koli was accused of committing the murders and acts of cannibalism, while Pandher was accused of involvement in the crimes and abetting Koli.
Legal Proceedings:
The trial began amidst intense public scrutiny and media coverage. Koli was convicted in multiple cases related to the murders and was sentenced to death by the trial court. Pandher, on the other hand, faced varied outcomes in different cases. In some instances, he was acquitted due to lack of evidence, while in others, he was convicted but later acquitted on appeal.
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High Court Verdict:
On October 16, 2023, the Allahabad High Court acquitted Surendra Koli in one of the cases related to the Nithari killings. This verdict was a significant development, as it overturned previous convictions and raised questions about the handling and investigation of the case. The High Court’s decision was challenged by the CBI, leading to the current proceedings in the Supreme Court.
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