1980 (2) TMI 284 - SC - Indian Laws

Summary

The accused was acquitted of charges under Section 168, Indian Penal Code by the Gujarat High Court. The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal, ruling that the accused's engagement as a Railway Service Apprentice did not constitute engaging in 'trade' as defined by the law. The appellant's training agreement with the Railway Administration was for the sole purpose of receiving training, not for profit-making activities.