In Brief
In this criminal appeal, the Supreme Court examined whether the High Court was justified in overturning an acquittal order issued by the first Appellate Court in a case involving an alleged offence under Section 353 IPC (assault or criminal force on a public servant). The Court held that when reviewing acquittals, appellate courts must apply a restricted standard—they may only interfere if the acquittal does not represent a possible view of the evidence. Since the first Appellate Court's acquittal was a possible view, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's conviction order and reinstated the acquittal.
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