Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Compounding Of Offences U/S 67A Of Akbari Act Is Equivalent To S. 320(8) CrPC, Has The Effect Of Acquittal: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court ruled that compounding under the Abkari Act does not bar subsequent acquittal if the accused is found innocent. The court clarified that while compounding involves paying a fine to settle the matter, it does not preclude a judicial finding of innocence. This ruling provides clarity on the legal implications of compounding in cases under the Abkari Act, particularly in the context of acquittal and criminal liability.