Appeal against acquittal: Central Government may direct a prosecutor to file appeals under the Companies Act, deemed validly presented. Section 444 empowers the Central Government to direct a company prosecutor or authorise any other person, by name or by virtue of office, to present an appeal against acquittal in cases arising under the Companies Act. This operates notwithstanding the Code of Criminal Procedure and applies to appeals from orders of acquittal by courts other than the High Court; such appeals are deemed validly presented to the appellate court.
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Appeal against acquittal: Central Government may direct a prosecutor to file appeals under the Companies Act, deemed validly presented.
Section 444 empowers the Central Government to direct a company prosecutor or authorise any other person, by name or by virtue of office, to present an appeal against acquittal in cases arising under the Companies Act. This operates notwithstanding the Code of Criminal Procedure and applies to appeals from orders of acquittal by courts other than the High Court; such appeals are deemed validly presented to the appellate court.
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