There are cases where clean acquittal is granted by the criminal courts to the Accused after very long incarceration as an under trial. When we say clean acquittal, we are excluding the cases where the witnesses have turned hostile or there is a bona fide defective investigation. In such cases of clean acquittal, crucial years in the life of the Accused are lost. In a given case, it may amount to violation of rights of the Accused Under Article 21 of the Constitution which may give rise to a claim for compensation.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Appeal No. 4011 of 2024.
Decided On: 26.09.2024
V. Senthil Balaji Vs. The Deputy Director, Directorate of Enforcement
Hon'ble Judges/Coram:
Abhay Shreeniwas Oka and Augustine George Masih, JJ.
Author: Abhay Shreeniwas Oka, J.
Citation: MANU/SC/1065/2024.
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