Satish Chandra Mahato v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Supreme Court dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed against an order of acquittal, holding that such an appeal under Section 378(4) CrPC is prohibited. The Court directed the appellant to seek a remedy under proviso-II, Section 372 CrPC before the Sessions Judge.
What did the court decide?
The Special Leave Petition CRMSPL 1 of 2022 was dismissed. The appellant was directed to withdraw the certified copy to prefer an appeal under proviso-II, Section 372 CrPC.