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Sentence of Meghalaya murder accused found medically unfit to stand trial set aside

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The High Court of Meghalaya has set aside the judgment of a local court that had convicted a man of triple murder and sentenced him to 14 years’ simple imprisonment despite a medical report that indicated he was psychotic and medically unfit to stand trial.

The High Court also criticised the judges of the district councils and asked the State government to consider their quality and ability before entrusting them with the authority to deal with serious matters.

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