Appeal U/S 372 CrPC For Enhancement Of Punishment Not Maintainable: Allahabad High Court

Sparsh Upadhyay

13 Aug 2022 1:46 PM IST

  • Appeal U/S 372 CrPC For Enhancement Of Punishment Not Maintainable: Allahabad High Court

    The Allahabad High Court has reiterated that an appeal filed under Section 372 CrPC is not maintainable if it has been filed seeking enhancement of punishment awarded to the accused.It may be noted that Section 372 CrPC provides a right 'victim' [as defined under Section 2w (wa) of the Cr.P.C.] to move an appeal on three grounds namely(i) When the accused person(s) have been acquitted;(ii)...

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