J&K HC acquits man in wife’s murder, cites flawed probe

The J&K high court overturned Maan Chand’s life sentence for his wife’s 2012 murder, citing critical flaws in the investigation. The bench highlighted inconsistencies in weapon evidence, questionable autopsy procedures, and timeline discrepancies. The absence of evidence supporting infidelity claims and the failure to address the couple’s son’s burns further weakened the prosecution’s case.