Jagannath Dadarao Thorat vs State Of Mah
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Case Significance
Jagannath Dadarao Thorat vs State Of Mah is a Bombay High Court decision dated November 11, 2024 (citation: ik-43792350). Two accused appealed their 2004 conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act — accused No.1 (Jagannath Thorat) under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d)/13(2) and accused No.2 (Sonuji Garodi) under Section 12. The Aurangabad Bench found the conviction was 'by imagination' with insufficient evidence, quashed the convictions, and acquitted both appellants. Both original appellants had died during pendency; the appeals continued through their legal representatives. The case was heard by Justice Kishore C. Sant. Counsel appearing: Joydeep Chatterji (counsel for appellant), S. K. Shirse (counsel for respondent), S.R. Sapkal (counsel for appellant), V.D. Sapkal (counsel for appellant).
Summary
Two accused appealed their 2004 conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act — accused No.1 (Jagannath Thorat) under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d)/13(2) and accused No.2 (Sonuji Garodi) under Section 12. The Aurangabad Bench found the conviction was 'by imagination' with insufficient evidence, quashed the convictions, and acquitted both appellants. Both original appellants had died during pendency; the appeals continued through their legal representatives.
What was the outcome of Jagannath Dadarao Thorat vs State Of Mah?
Two accused appealed their 2004 conviction under the Prevention of Corruption Act — accused No.1 (Jagannath Thorat) under Sections 7 and 13(1)(d)/13(2) and accused No.2 (Sonuji Garodi) under Section 1...
Judgment
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