Order of acquittal—In exceptional cases where there are compelling circumstances and the judgment under appeal is found to be perverse, the appellate court can interfere with the order of acquittal—The appellate court should bear in mind the presumption of innocence of the accused and further that the trial Court’s acquittal bolsters the presumption of his innocence—Interference in a routine manner where the other view is possible should be avoided, unless there are good reasons for interference.
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