Victim entitled to file appeal without the leave of the Court against the accused’s acquittal, Delhi HC

Victim entitled to file appeal without the leave of the Court against the accused’s acquittal, Delhi HC
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Reiterating a decision of the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court has stated that a victim of an offence or his/her legal heirs and guardian are entitled to challenge an order of acquittal or conviction for a lesser offence or inadequate compensation under Section 372 of Criminal Procedure Code, by way of a ‘Criminal Appeal’ before it. Such victim need not file ‘Criminal Leave Petition’.

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