The Supreme Court acquitted George, convicted in a 2015 murder case, criticizing the reliance on inconsistent testimony of the deceased’s father. The court emphasized that testimony from “interested witnesses” cannot be dismissed outright but must be evaluated carefully. The prior conviction was set aside due to errors in judgment.
A CPI(ML) Liberation MLA in Bihar, Manoj Manzil, has received a life sentence for a 2015 murder. He plans to challenge the verdict at Patna High Court. This could lead to his disqualification under the Representation of the People Act. CPI(ML) Liberation intends to organize protests on February 14 in response to the court’s decision.
