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Issues Involved: Appeal against dismissal of petition for leave to appeal against acquittal under Sec.378(1) and (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Summary: The Supreme Court heard an appeal against the dismissal of a petition for leave to appeal against acquittal filed by the State of Bihar. The case involved 25 accused persons charged with dacoity and murder under Section 396 of the Indian Penal Code. The trial court acquitted all the accused, but the High Court dismissed the leave petition without examining the reasons for the acquittal. The Supreme Court found that the reasons for discarding the evidence and acquitting the accused needed further examination. Both sides acknowledged the complexity of the case and the number of witnesses involved. The Supreme Court decided to allow the appeal, set aside the High Court's order, and directed the High Court to reconsider the matter, provide reasons for its conclusions, and dispose of the case in accordance with the law. In conclusion, the Supreme Court allowed the appeal and remanded the case to the High Court for further consideration and reasoned decision-making.
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