Muna Panda v. State
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court disposed of a quashing petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. where the petitioner sought cancellation of a session case, noting a prior case on the same cause had resulted in acquittal. Liberty was granted to raise the defence of autrefois acquit by filing a fresh petition within eight weeks.
What did the court decide?
Liberty granted to raise plea of autrefois acquit by filing a petition within eight weeks; case disposed of.