Punjab & Haryana High Court holds that victims can appeal acquittals under Section 372 CrPC without High Court leave, overriding Section 378(4) requirements.
Chhattisgarh High Court rejects condonation of 73-day delay in appealing acquittal, holding bureaucratic delays insufficient under Limitation Act. Key precedent on state accountability.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that Section 397 IPC is not a substantive offence but only enhances punishment for robbery/dacoity; acquittal upheld due to failure to prove case beyond reasonable doubt.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that victims in private complaint cases under Central Excise Act can appeal acquittals under proviso to Section 413 BNSS, affirming rights established in Celestium Financial v. A. Gnanasekaran.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds acquittal where prosecution evidence contradicts medical reports and FIR, emphasizing that appellate courts must respect plausible trial court findings.
Chhattisgarh High Court upholds acquittal in homicide case, emphasizing that appellate courts must not reverse acquittals unless guilt is the only possible conclusion.
Bombay High Court holds that prosecution must prove utter disregard for life and safety to establish rash driving under IPC Sections 279 and 304(A), not merely high speed.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that a victim under Section 2(wa) CrPC may appeal an acquittal under Section 138 NI Act directly under proviso to Section 372 CrPC without special leave.