The Supreme Court sharply criticised the police investigation into the Nithari killings on, noting that circumstantial evidence against Surinder Koli was not supported by forensic proof and that key investigative avenues, including leads related to organ trade, were neglected. The court also said that Koli’s alleged confession is unreliable, as he had remained in custody for over 60 days without access to legal aid or a medical examination.

The court, in its verdict, observed that the trial magistrate who recorded the confession indicated possible tutoring and torture in custody. The bench of Chief Justice BR Gavai, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Vikram Nath on Tuesday ordered Koli’s immediate release, who has been in jail since 2006.

The court highlighted multiple lapses, including dela

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