#discharge under Section 227 CrPC

Gujarat High Court discharges an employee accused under Sections 409 and 427 IPC, ruling that criminal breach of trust requires proof of entrustment and dishonest intent-mere access to property during employment is insufficient. The judgment clarifies the essential elements of Sections 405 and 409 IPC, impacting employers and employees in similar disputes.

Allahabad HC rules that procedural lapses in investigation cannot justify discharge under Section 227 CrPC unless the prosecution's evidence is inherently weak. The court emphasizes that charges must be evaluated on merit, not investigative flaws, reinforcing the threshold for discharge in criminal trials.

Bombay High Court holds that claim of good faith under MTP Act for termination beyond 20 weeks cannot be decided at discharge stage; trial necessary to assess intent and medical necessity.