The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling, has held that the right of a victim to “prefer an appeal” under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) also includes the “right to prosecute an appeal.” Consequently, the Court ruled that if an original appellant, who is a victim, dies during the pendency of
Legal Heir of Deceased Victim Can Continue Appeal Against Acquittal Under Proviso to Section 372 CrPC: Supreme Court
