Archive · 24 May 2025
Man Released After 43 Years Following Murder Conviction
Imagine an elderly man named Lakhan who was wrongly accused of murder a long time ago.
He spent several years in jail.
Lakhan was eventually found not guilty by a court.
This decision came after a long legal fight.
He was released from jail and went to his daughter's home.
Due to his age, he wasn't assigned any work while in prison.
Lakhan Saroj was released from Kaushambi District Jail after being acquitted of murder.
He was convicted in 1982 for a 1977 incident and served approximately 11-12 years in total.
His age is disputed; Aadhaar and jail records indicate 103, while his lawyer suggests 80.
The Allahabad High Court acquitted him on May 2, 2025.
The District Legal Services Authority assisted with his release.
- Who
- Lakhan Saroj
- What
- Lakhan Saroj was released after acquittal in a murder case.
- When
- Released early this week after a 43-year-long legal battle.
- Where
- Kaushambi District Jail, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Acquitted by the Allahabad High Court after being convicted in 1982 for a 1977 incident.
- Age at Release
- 103 or 80 (disputed)
- Total Incarceration
- Approximately 11-12 years
- Original Charges
- Murder
- Date of Acquittal
- May 2, 2025
- Release Date
- Early this week
- Location of Release
- Kaushambi District Jail, Uttar Pradesh
