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Supreme Court Deliberates Surendra Koli's Death Sentence Appeal

10/7/2025

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The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on Surendra Koli's curative petition challenging his death sentence in the Nithari murder cases.
Chief Justice B.R. Gavai said the petition "deserves to be allowed," noting Koli's acquittals and 2015 commutation to life.
In October 2023, Allahabad High Court acquitted Koli in 12 cases; on July 30, 2025, Supreme Court dismissed the appeals.

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The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on Surendra Koli's curative petition challenging his death sentence in the Nithari murder cases.
Chief Justice B.R. Gavai said the petition "deserves to be allowed," noting Koli's acquittals and 2015 commutation to life.
In October 2023, Allahabad High Court acquitted Koli in 12 cases; on July 30, 2025, Supreme Court dismissed the appeals.