Amit Jogi Vs Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr. (Supreme Court of India)
The matter concerns proceedings arising from a challenge to orders passed by the High Court of Chhattisgarh and subsequent directions issued by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, upon hearing the parties, issued notice and granted interim relief by staying the effect and operation of the High Court’s order dated 25.03.2026 in CRMP No. 495 of 2011. In a related proceeding, the Supreme Court also stayed the operation of the High Court’s judgment dated 02.04.2026 in ACQA No. 66 of 2026, by which the appellant had been convicted under Section 302 read with Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine. The Court also allowed an application seeking exemption from surrendering.
Read HC Judgment in this case: CBI Appeal Allowed Due to Serious Allegations Despite Delay in Filing: Chhattisgarh HC
The underlying case relates to a petition filed under Section 378(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking leave to appeal against an acquittal order dated 31.05.2007 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Raipur. While several co-accused were convicted for serious offences, the respondent was acquitted. The petitioner contended that sufficient material existed on record, including evidence of criminal conspiracy, and that the acquittal resulted from an erroneous grant of benefit of doubt.
