Satyabhama Wd/O Ramprasad Nakashe v. Bhushan Govind Ramteke and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
The Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench, disposed of a Criminal Application filed by the deceased's mother seeking leave to prefer an appeal against acquittal under Section 372 CrPC. Citing Mallikarjun Kodagali vs. State of Karnataka, the court held that appeal against acquittal is a substantial right of the victim, rendering leave unnecessary, and disposed of the application.
What did the court decide?
The Criminal Application stands disposed of without granting leave for the appeal as it is a substantial right of the victim.