Quashing of Criminal Appeal Pending before Sessions Court

823 votes

Yes, you can file a petition under Section 482 of Cr.P.C in High Court to quash the charges if the charges are false, misconceived and impugned.

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Advocate Sameer Hussain LawRato

954 votes

Hi
Since the matter is appeal against acquittal by lower court, quashing of criminal appeal is not possible , unless and until the appeal has been filed beyond limitation period .
Appeal is also quashable if new charges are being put up in appeal.

Advocate Rajagopalan LawRato

916 votes

Hi,

Criminal appeal pending before sessions court cannot be quashed. Contest the Appeal on merits. If the session court overturns the order of acquittal of the trial court, approach High Court. Feel free to contact me for any assistance.

Advocate B. Srikiran LawRato