Ramratan v. Hemlal Sahu
Case brief
What is this about?
Dismissal of acquittal appeal for want of prosecution due to appellant's non-appearance; ACQA No. 94 of 2024; Ramratan v. Hemlal Sahu; Section 378(4) BNSS 2023; acquittal dated 30.12.2023 in Complaint Case No. 245/2017 (JMFC Mahasamund); no representation on 12.06.2025 and on second-round call; appeal dismissed; respondent represented by Mr. Shikhar Sharma, Advocate; no precedent cited or engaged.
What did the court decide?
With no appearance or representation from the appellant on 12.06.2025 and again on the date of the order (second round call), the Court held it was left with no other option except to dismiss the acquittal appeal for want of prosecution. ¶¶19