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SC relief to mom who killed 2 kids under 'spell of invisible powers'

IndiaTimes Monday, 28 April 2025
The Supreme Court overturned a woman's murder conviction for killing her two daughters in Chhattisgarh, citing a lack of intent due to a possible temporary mental disorder. The court acknowledged her claims of being possessed by 'invisible powers' and the prevalence of superstition in rural areas, leading to misinterpretations of mental illness.
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