SC acquits man after 22 years in jail, raps Delhi high court for nixing delayed appeal The Supreme Court has ordered the release of a murder convict after 22 years, criticizing the Orissa High Court for dismissing his appeal solely on grounds of delay. The apex court invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142, highlighting the convict's satisfactory jail conduct and lack of legal aid. #Supreme_Court #high_court #Delhi_high #murder_convict #Orissa_High #raps_Delhi #acquits_man #nixing_delayed #delayed_appeal #appeal_solely
