Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — Appeal — Supreme Court Bound to Discharge Appellant Where Co-Accused Improperly Acquitted but No Cross-Appeal

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

The Supreme Court cannot disturb the discharge of co-accused if there is no appeal against it. The principle applies to appellate practice. The court only considers the appellant's case. The rule respects the limits of appellate jurisdiction. The appellant cannot benefit from errors not appealed…

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