Asim Akhtar vs The State Of West Bengal
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Case Significance
Asim Akhtar vs The State Of West Bengal is a Supreme Court of India decision dated October 18, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-794). The accused appealed against the Calcutta HC's order reversing his acquittal and remanding the case for retrial. The Supreme Court found that the Trial Court was correct in acquitting the appellant under Section 232 CrPC treating it as a case of no evidence, as prosecution witnesses had repeatedly absented themselves and refused cross-examination. The appeal was allowed, the HC order set aside, and the Trial Court's acquittal restored. The bench comprised Justices Prasanna B. Varale and Vikram Nath. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vikram Nath.
Summary
The accused appealed against the Calcutta HC's order reversing his acquittal and remanding the case for retrial. The Supreme Court found that the Trial Court was correct in acquitting the appellant under Section 232 CrPC treating it as a case of no evidence, as prosecution witnesses had repeatedly absented themselves and refused cross-examination. The appeal was allowed, the HC order set aside, and the Trial Court's acquittal restored.
What was the outcome of Asim Akhtar vs The State Of West Bengal?
The accused appealed against the Calcutta HC's order reversing his acquittal and remanding the case for retrial. The Supreme Court found that the Trial Court was correct in acquitting the appellant un...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-794)