The State of Maharashtra v. Shivaji Balvant Mote
Case brief
What is this about?
In a special leave appeal against an acquittal on corruption charges, the High Court of Bombay observed that the Special Judge's reasoning relied heavily on lack of corroborative evidence and failure to weigh defence testimony properly. The State argued that the defence evidence was incorrectly weighed and suggested re-thinking in light of witness support. The Court admitted leave but provided no
What did the court decide?
Special Leave to appeal admitted for fresh consideration of the accused's discharge/acquittal.