In Brief
In this criminal appeal, the Supreme Court addressed whether the brother of a deceased murder victim could appeal against the acquittal of the accused. The deceased was unmarried and the appellant brother was his legal heir. The High Court had dismissed the appeal on the ground that no formal leave to appeal had been granted. The Court held that a legal heir has the right to pursue such an appeal and that no formal leave-granting procedure is required in this situation. The Court set aside the High Court's dismissal order and remitted the matter for consideration on merits.
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