State Alone Can Appeal Against Acquittal in Police-Report Cases; Third Party Has No Locus: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that in criminal cases arising out of a police report, the right to file an appeal against acquittal lies exclusively with the State. Justice Amit Mahajan clarified that a private individual or third party cannot maintain such an appeal unless the person qualifies as a “victim” under the statutory definition provided in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Background Of The Case The case…