What is limitation period to appeal against acquittal by Sessions Court?

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    • June 27, 2017 at 1:36 am #1992
      Anonymous
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      What is the period of limitation for filing an appeal against acquittal order passed by the Sessions Judge? Also please confirm whether appeal is to be filed with high court or before a two-judge bench of the Session Court.

    • June 27, 2017 at 11:08 am #1997
      Dr. Ashok Dhamija
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      Appeal against an order of acquittal passed by the Sessions Court has to be presented to the high court only, since there is no division bench or 2-judge bench in Sessions Court as mentioned by you.

      The limitation period for such appeal (i.e., appeal against acquittal order passed by the Sessions Court) to be filed in the high court is 90 days, in accordance with the provisions of Article 114(a) in the Schedule to the Limitation Act, 1963.

           

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