M. M. SUNDRESH, RAJESH BINDAL
Pramod Kumar – Appellant
Versus
Har Parkash – Respondent
ORDER :
1. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the appellant and the learned counsel appearing for the respondent(s).
2. This is a case where the Trial Court rendered an order of acquittal qua the respondents. Aggrieved by the same, the appellant filed an application before the High Court seeking leave to appeal. The High Court, in the impugned judgment, has rejected the said application.
3. Learned counsel appearing for the appellant submits that the reasoning of the High Court cannot be sustained in the eye of law. The appellant being the brother of the wife of the deceased, has got every right to file the appeal. The High Court has given a technical interpretation to Section 2(wa) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
4. Learned counsel appearing for the respondent(s) submits that the alleged occurrence took place on 03.01.2007. The Trial Court had considered the case on merits and then rendered the order of acquittal. The said judgment of the Trial Court was rendered on 21.01.2010. In such view of the matter, there is no need for interference.
5. We have also perused the judgment of the Trial Court. Although, prima facie, we are in agreement with the submission made by the le
The acquittal by the Trial Court was upheld as the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt, emphasizing the importance of the Trial Court's assessment of witness credibility.
(1) Once appeal is entertained against order of acquittal, High Court is entitled to reappreciate entire evidence independently and come to its own conclusion.(2) Against an order of acquittal passed....
The High Court must assess prima facie cases for granting leave to appeal against acquittals, ensuring adequate reasoning is provided for any refusal.
VERY In exercise of revisional jurisdiction under Section 401 Cr.P.C., 1973 against an order of acquittal at the instance of informant, the court exercises only a limited jurisdiction and it should n....
The revisional jurisdiction of the High Court is extremely narrow and can only be exercised in exceptional cases where there is a manifest error of law or procedure, and the High Court cannot convert....
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