Man framed for wife's 'murder' moves Karnataka High Court for ₹5 crore compensation

In a poignant case, a man who was wrongly framed and prosecuted for the murder of his wife has approached the Karnataka High Court, seeking compensation of Rs 5 crore from the state. The man had to endure a lengthy legal battle and significant social stigma before he was finally acquitted of the crime. His petition argues that the state is liable for the malicious prosecution he faced due to a flawed and negligent investigation by the police. He is seeking compensation for the loss of reputation, mental agony, and the years of his life lost in fighting a false case. The High Court will now have to consider whether the state can be held liable for such a gross miscarriage of justice and to determine the quantum of compensation that would be appropriate for the immense suffering caused to the individual.