New Delhi, 10 January: The issue surrounding the acquittal of union minister Ajay Mishra in a murder case that took place in Uttar Pradesh in 2000 has finally been put to rest by the Supreme Court.
The court has upheld an order passed by the Allahabad High Court, which dismissed an appeal filed by the Uttar Pradesh government against Mishra’s acquittal in 2004.
The top court, consisting of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal, stated that it saw no reason to interfere with the concurrent findings of the trial court and high court. The trial court had acquitted Mishra and others in the case due to a lack of sufficient evidence. However, the state government challenged this decision in the high court, which was also dismissed.
A petition was then filed in the Supreme Court challenging the high court’s order, but it was also dismissed. Mishra had also filed a plea to transfer the appeal from the Lucknow bench of the high court to the principal bench at Prayagraj, but this request was declined.
The case has been a long-standing issue and has finally come to a close after multiple appeals and revisions. This verdict serves as a reminder that the judiciary plays a crucial role in delivering justice and ensuring that those who are guilty are held accountable for their actions.
