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SC flags delay of over 4 decades in murder appeal, questions Allahabad HC pendency

SC flags delay of over 4 decades in murder appeal, questions Allahabad HC pendency

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the extraordinary delay by the Allahabad High Court in disposing of a 40-year-old criminal appeal filed by a murder accused challenging his conviction. A partial working day (PWD) bench comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and A S Chandurkar, on Monday, described the situation as disturbing and questioned what innovative measures could be adopted to address the mounting pendency that continues to clog the justice delivery system in the Allahabad High Court. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kanpur Man Kills Wife Over Suspected Affair, Later Turns Himself In | India News

Kanpur Man Kills Wife Over Suspected Affair, Later Turns Himself In | India News

Last Updated:January 17, 2026, 18:43 IST Sachin and his wife, Shweta, had a heated argument after he found two young men from the neighbourhood with her at his home, and strangled her to death. The couple had frequent arguments over money being deposited in her account. (AI-Generated Image) The man, identified as Sachin, 22, walked into the police station, crying, admitting that he had killed his wife and her body was lying at home wrapped in a blanket. He also said he considered running away before ultimately deciding to surrender to the cops, NDTV reported. Sachin and his wife, Shweta, hailed from Mohanpur village in the Fatehpur district and had a court wedding as their families were against their marriage. They were living in a rented room in Kanpur, and Sachin began driving an auto-rickshaw to make a living. However, Sachin suspected his wife of cheating and frequently questioned her about the money being deposited into her account. On the other hand, Shweta claimed the money was from her grandmother, but Sachin grew suspicious of …