While acquitting Koli in 12 cases and Pandher in two, Allahabad HC had in 2023 repeatedly noted that investigating agencies failed to probe the organ trade angle in the case.
Bench questioned prolonged police custody, delay in recording statement of Nithari accused in front of magistrate, said it could've been done to ensure he 'could recite taught confession'.
The Nithari killings came to light in December 2006, when children were reported missing in the area and skeletons were later found in a drain near a house abutting the village.
In 2007, 19 cases were lodged against Pandher, his domestic help Koli. Both were sentenced to death for rape & murder. CBI filed closure reports in 3 cases due to lack of evidence.
While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
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