Venkatesan vs Rani & Anr

The Supreme Court examined the jurisdiction of High Courts under Section 397 and Section 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, in relation to orders of acquittal. It held that the High Court can reverse an acquittal if it finds inherent flaws in the Trial Court's order, as was the case here where the acquittal lacked clarity on vital issues. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to remit the matter for de novo disposal, emphasizing the importance of thorough judicial scrutiny in such cases.