Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 302, 307, 34, Explosive Substances Act, 1908, Section 3 -- Appeal against conviction - Order of acquittal passed by the trial Court upset by the High Court - The approach of the trial Court was patently erroneous - The conclusions arrived at by it were wholly untenable - It is not the case where two reasonable views on examination of the..........
Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987, Section 5 -- Conviction for offence - 5 years sentence awarded by Trial Court - Notice to appellants to enhance sentence while confirming their conviction - Four accused were caught red handed while making nocturnal movements towards targeted destination in densely crowded city with highly lethal explosive..........
Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987, Section 20A(1) -- Prior approval envisaged in the provision is not required to be in writing - Oral approval by itself is not illegal and would not vitiate further proceedings - Absence of approval of District Superintendent of Police as required under the provision disentitles investigating agency to investigate..........