Naresh Kumar @ Rajkumar S/O Shri Kanhiya Lal Meena v. State of Rajasthan
Case brief
What is this about?
In two connected criminal appeals, the High Court allowed the appeals against conviction and sentence. The court held that since both appellants are confined in special cells and their digital hearing was sponsored, the order was validly passed by a single Joint Secretary authorized by the Chief Justice, adhering to Article 226 and relevant rules.
What did the court decide?
Appeals allowed; appellants acquitted of charges of attempted murder and grievous hurt; sentence quashed.