The top court, in its recent order, said even if all the evidence on record, including the chargesheet and witness statements, are taken to be correct, there is not an iota of evidence against the appellant (accused) in the instant case.The allegations were based on disputes between the deceased and the appellant’s son, who had refused to marry her. The appellant was accused of opposing the marriage and making disparaging remarks against the deceased.The apex court also clarified that a remark such as asking the deceased to not be alive if she cannot live without marrying her lover will also not gain the status of abetment. Also in top courtPleas on cancelation of 25,000 jobsThe Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a batch of pleas challenging a Calcutta High Court verdict that has invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff in government and aided schools in West Bengal.
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