Karnataka HCCRL.A/816/2013
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Appeal against conviction for offences under Sections 420 and 406. Appellate court found prosecution evidence insufficient: IO failed to properly investigate, did not weigh contraband, did not call lorry driver, could not establish accused's role. Accused Nos. 1 to 2 acquitted. Conviction set aside.
What did the court decide?
Appeals allowed; Judgment of Commitment and order on sentence set aside; Accused/Appellants Nos. 1 to 2 acquitted of the offences punishable under Sections 420 and 406; Trial Court directed to return fine amount if any deposited by the accused ¶169