Supreme Court Allows Criminal Appeal in Manendra Prasad Tiwari vs. Amit Kumar Tiwari Case

The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Manendra Prasad Tiwari vs. Amit Kumar Tiwari & Anr., delivered its judgment on August 12, 2022. The case was heard by a bench comprising Hon’ble Mr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala. The judgment was pronounced by Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.B. Pardiwala, allowing the criminal appeal filed by the appellant.

This case revolved around criminal proceedings initiated against the respondent, leading to legal arguments on both sides. The decision of the Supreme Court provided clarity on the issues in question.

Arguments by the Petitioner

The petitioner, represented by Mr. Siddharth Singh, argued that the lower courts had erred in their findings and that the decision should be overturned. The counsel contended that the respondent had committed acts that warranted criminal liability and that there were legal grounds for revisiting the judgment.

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Arguments by the Respondent

The respondent, represented by Mr. Swarnendu Chatterjee and other advocates, countered these claims, asserting that the case against them lacked legal merit. They argued that the charges were unfounded and should not be entertained by the apex court.

Key Observations by the Court

The Supreme Court, after hearing the arguments, noted crucial aspects of the case, stating:

“The Criminal Appeal is allowed, in terms of the signed reportable judgment.”

With this ruling, the Supreme Court set aside the findings of the lower courts and granted relief to the appellant.

Final Judgment

The Supreme Court concluded that the appeal was meritorious and ruled in favor of the appellant. Consequently, all pending applications related to the case were disposed of.

The decision in this case serves as an important precedent for future criminal appeals, providing clarity on legal principles applicable to similar matters.

Petitioner Name: Manendra Prasad Tiwari.
Respondent Name: Amit Kumar Tiwari & Anr..
Judgment By: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice J.B. Pardiwala.
Judgment Date: 11-08-2022.

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