https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=197433 The proviso to Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 creates a substantive victim's right to appeal against acquittal, conviction for a lesser offence, or inadequate compensation, and the appeal lies to the court where an appeal ordinarily lies from conviction. Section 2(wa) defines "victim" broadly to include a person suffering loss or injury, as well as a legal heir or guardian. This victim-centric remedy operates independently of Section 378(4), which continues to govern the complainant's remedy in its own field. The amendment was intended to strengthen victim rights and provide an effective remedy without requiring a victim in a complaint case to seek leave before the High Court. The victim's appeal before the Sessions Court was held maintainable. en-us Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 12:15:09 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=197433 The proviso to Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 creates a substantive victim's right to appeal against acquittal, conviction for a lesser offence, or inadequate compensation, and the appeal lies to the court where an appeal ordinarily lies from conviction. Section 2(wa) defines "victim" broadly to include a person suffering loss or injury, as well as a legal heir or guardian. This victim-centric remedy operates independently of Section 378(4), which continues to govern the complainant's remedy in its own field. The amendment was intended to strengthen victim rights and provide an effective remedy without requiring a victim in a complaint case to seek leave before the High Court. The victim's appeal before the Sessions Court was held maintainable. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=197433