Supreme Court Upholds Trial Court's Discretion: High Court Cannot Interfere with Acquittal Unless Perverse
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the discretion of trial courts in acquitting accused individuals, reiterating that the High Court cannot intervene unless the trial court's decision is deemed perverse. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday (April 2), underscores the significance of respecting trial court judgments and highlights the principle of judicial independence in the legal system.