Nithari killings: Supreme Court says Surendra Koli’s curative plea against conviction in last pending case deserves to be allowed

The Supreme Court indicated that Surendra Koli’s curative petition challenging his conviction in the last pending Nithari killings case deserves to be allowed. The Bench acknowledged procedural and evidentiary lapses that raised concerns about the fairness of the trial process. This observation marks a critical turn in one of India’s most gruesome serial crime cases, reflecting judicial willingness to revisit final convictions when justice demands. The case highlights the evolving role of curative jurisdiction in safeguarding against miscarriage of justice even at the last stage of appeals.