Gujarat High Court convicts dead man, reprimands police, lawyer for mistake

As the accused was not present in court during the hearing, the High Court issued a non-bailable warrant, directing that he be brought before the court for sentencing. However, during the post-conviction proceedings, it was discovered that the accused had passed away in 2016.

Gujarat High Court convicts dead man, reprimands police, lawyer for mistake
As the accused was not present in court during the hearing, the High Court issued a non-bailable warrant, directing that he be brought before the court for sentencing. However, during the post-conviction proceedings, it was discovered that the accused had passed away in 2016.