ROOPENDRA SINGH vs STATE OF TRIPURA

The Supreme Court held that the victim has an unfettered right to appeal against an order of acquittal under the proviso to Section 372 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, without requiring leave under Section 378(4). The Court affirmed the High Court's interpretation that the right to appeal for the victim is comprehensive and not subject to the restrictions applicable to other categories of appeals. Consequently, the appeal by the victim was deemed maintainable, and the earlier acquittal was challenged appropriately.