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Crime
Punjab High Court Acquits Baljeet Kaur Over Poison Murder Due to Lack of Evidence
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM
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The Punjab High Court cleared Baljeet Kaur, ruling that the prosecution could not prove how she obtained or administered the poison that killed her husband.
The Punjab High Court on Tuesday dismissed the murder charges against Baljeet Kaur, who had been accused of poisoning her husband. The court observed that the prosecution failed to establish any link between the accused and the poison, including how it was sourced, purchased, or administered to the victim.
During the trial, investigators were unable to recover any poison from the accused's possession, and no forensic evidence tied her to the lethal substance. The lack of concrete proof led the bench to conclude that the case did not meet the standard of proof required for a conviction.
Consequently, the court ordered the acquittal of Baljeet Kaur, restoring her legal status. The decision underscores the judiciary's emphasis on evidentiary rigor in criminal proceedings, especially in cases involving alleged domestic homicides.
The ruling may prompt the prosecution to reassess its investigative approach, but for now, Baljeet Kaur walks free pending any further legal action.
During the trial, investigators were unable to recover any poison from the accused's possession, and no forensic evidence tied her to the lethal substance. The lack of concrete proof led the bench to conclude that the case did not meet the standard of proof required for a conviction.
Consequently, the court ordered the acquittal of Baljeet Kaur, restoring her legal status. The decision underscores the judiciary's emphasis on evidentiary rigor in criminal proceedings, especially in cases involving alleged domestic homicides.
The ruling may prompt the prosecution to reassess its investigative approach, but for now, Baljeet Kaur walks free pending any further legal action.