A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai, and Justices Surya Kant and Vikram Nath directed Koli’s release forthwith, provided he is not wanted in any other matter.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday acquitted Surendra Koli, who was convicted in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case, and set aside his conviction.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, argued that Koli was a serial killer, who used to lure young girls and kill them.
A bench of Justice BR Gavai, Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sandeep Mehta issued notice to Uttar Pradesh government on Friday.
Nithari Killings: The Allahabad High Court has acquitted Surendra Koli and Moninder Pandher, the prime suspects in the 2006 Nithari case.
