Kerala High Court Sets Aside Murder Conviction After 14 Years in Custody

The Kerala High Court set aside the life sentence of Babu C G, who spent 14 years in jail for murder, citing denial of a fair trial. The court noted prolonged delays, over 100 adjournments, and that Babu lacked competent legal representation, having to cross-examine witnesses himself. It also criticized the sessions judge for acting as prosecutor and examining witnesses in the accused's absence. Despite overturning this conviction, Babu remains imprisoned due to another case.