Section 444: Appeal against acquittal
This section allows the Central Government to appeal against an acquittal order in certain company law cases.
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What the section says
In plain terms
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the Central Government may, in any case arising under this Act, direct any company prosecutor or authorise any other person either by name or by virtue of his office, to present an appeal from an order of acquittal passed by any court, other than a High Court, and an appeal presented by such prosecutor or other person shall be deemed to have been validly presented to the appellate court.
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Amendment notes
- 1. Ins. by Act 1 of 2018, s. 91 (w.e.f. 9-2-2018).
- 2. Subs. by Act 29 of 2020, s. 62, for section 446B (w.e.f. 22-1-2021).
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