FIRST LAW

Criminal P.C. 1973 - Ss. 391 - When Statute grants right to appeal to an accused, he has right to take all steps and take benefit of all powers of the Appellate Court in the ends of the justice. In a criminal case Appellate Court has to consider as to whether conviction of the accused is sustainable or the appellant has made out a case for acquittal. The endeavour of all Courts has to reach to truth and justice.

Criminal P.C. 1973 - S.391 - Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken - Even at the stage of hearing of an appeal before a High Court, it is possible that additional evidence is permitted to be led.