CBI Appeal Allowed Due to Serious Allegations Despite Delay in Filing: Chhattisgarh HC

Central Bureau of Investigation Vs Amit Jogi (Chhattisgarh High Court) The present matter arises from a Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 378(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking leave to appeal against an order of acquittal dated 31.05.2007 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Raipur. While several co-accused were convicted for serious offences, including those punishable with life imprisonment, the respondent was acquitted. The petitioner contended that sufficient material existed on record, including evidence of criminal conspiracy, and that the acquitta...