STATE OF U.P. vs ABHAI RAJ SINGH

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether an Appellate Court can direct acquittal under Section 386 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, in the absence of Trial Court records. The Court held that acquittal is not justified without reviewing the complete records, emphasizing the necessity of proper procedural adherence. The judgment of the Allahabad High Court directing acquittal was set aside, reinforcing the importance of maintaining trial records for fair appellate review.