Case Law Analysis
Malicious Prosecution | Acquittal Alone Insufficient; Plaintiff Must Prove Malice & Absence of Reasonable Cause Independently : Delhi HC
In a recovery suit for malicious prosecution over a disputed caste certificate, the Delhi High Court held that acquittal does not ipso facto prove malice or want of reasonable cause; the plaintiff must independently establish both elements and quantify damages with evidence. The decision reinforces the stringent burden in tort claims against state prosecutors.