Court Affirms Acquittal in Sandalwood Smuggling Case Due to Insufficient Evidence and Lack of Witness Testimony.

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....Smuggling - Sandalwood - Acquittal of accused - The High Court held that, the Trial Court's acquittal was based on the lack of concrete evidence linking the respondent to the ownership of the sandalwood and the intent to illegally export it. The prosecution's inability to produce key witnesses and material evidence weakened their case. Consequently, the Trial Court's decision was deemed reasonable, and the appellate court found no compelling reason to overturn the acquittal.....