In a major development in the Calangute fish market murder case, the High Court has overturned the 2017 trial court verdict and acquitted all three accused — Joseph Ismail Sequeira, Ceon Fernandes, and Mahesh Rampal.
The case, linked to the killing of Tyrone Nazareth, had earlier resulted in convictions by the trial court. However, after reviewing the evidence and proceedings, the High Court ruled that the judgment could not be sustained, leading to the release of the accused.
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The acquittal marks a significant shift in the long-running case, which has drawn considerable public and legal attention over the years. Further details on the court’s reasoning are awaited as the full judgment becomes available.
