[S.413 BNSS] Person Cannot Be Treated As Victim To Prefer An Appeal When Damage Or Loss Suffered Is Not Direct Consequence Of Crime: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court ruled that a person cannot be treated as a victim under Section 413 of the BNSS if the damage or loss suffered is not a direct consequence of the crime. The case involved an appeal by an individual who claimed to be a victim of a crime but did not suffer any direct loss or damage. The court emphasized that the definition of a victim under the BNSS corresponds to Section 372 of the CrPC, which requires a direct link between the crime and the harm suffered. The ruling clarifies the criteria for victim status in legal proceedings.