Can the complainant file an appeal against an acquittal ?
کیا شکایت کنندہ بریت کے خلاف اپیل دائر کر سکتا ہے؟
- Yes
- No, only the state can
- No, unless directed by the SHO
- None of these
Explanation
Yes, a complainant can file an appeal against an acquittal in Pakistan under Section 417(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC),
but only after obtaining special leave to appeal from the High Court.
This means the complainant must first apply to the High Court for permission to appeal,
and the appeal can be filed within 60 days of the acquittal judgment if the leave is granted.
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