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Section 27, Indian Evidence Act, 1872

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Can courts order fresh de novo investigation after acquittal if prior investigations were biased?

Supreme Court Orders Fresh SIT Probe into 2012 Rape-Murder After Failed Investigations

Kusumavati Gowda vs The Government of Karnataka & Ors.

Criminal Law / Investigation / De Novo Investigation / Constitutional Rights

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's refusal and ordered a de novo investigation by a fresh SIT into the 2012 rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl after three prior investigations were found to be tainted and inadequate.

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