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Supreme Court upholds conviction of man for murder of anti-liquor activist
Update / Judgement Date
08 Jul 2024
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a man for murdering an anti-liquor activist in Kerala, rejecting his appeal challenging the High Court's decision. The activist was killed due to his efforts against illegal liquor trafficking. The Court ruled that the evidence against the accused was sufficient, affirming the lower court's findings of guilt under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. This case highlights the judiciary's stance on crimes related to social activism and illegal activities.