Madhya Pradesh High Court|Thursday, 19 February 2026
MPHC Upholds Acquittal in Assault Case of Mohan vs Sureshchandra
CRA. No. 9136 of 2019
Criminal
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MPHC Upholds Acquittal in Assault Case of Mohan vs Sureshchandra (2026) held that An appellate court has the power to review and reconsider evidence in an appeal against acquittal, but must respect the presumption of innocence.
Summary
Mohanlal, a Scheduled Caste driver, filed a complaint against Sureshchandra and others for assault and caste-based abuse that occurred on July 5, 2011. The trial court acquitted the respondents, finding the prosecution's case to be based on a concocted story. Mohanlal appealed the acquittal, arguing that the trial court failed to appreciate the evidence properly. The High Court upheld the acquittal, stating that the trial court's conclusions were reasonable and no grounds for interference were established.
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