Criminal trial cannot proceed on vague allegations: Supreme Court discharges forest officer in 25-year-old vigilance case

The Bench noted that even the courts below had not independently assessed the material against the appellant while considering his plea for discharge. Instead, the allegations were treated collectively without identifying any distinct role attributable to him.

Criminal trial cannot proceed on vague allegations: Supreme Court discharges forest officer in 25-year-old vigilance case
The Bench noted that even the courts below had not independently assessed the material against the appellant while considering his plea for discharge. Instead, the allegations were treated collectively without identifying any distinct role attributable to him.