Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 374 [Corresponding Sec. 415 of BNSS, 2023]–Appeal against conviction–Way of dealing–There has to be an independent application of mind in deciding the criminal appeal against the conviction–It is the duty of the Appellate Court to independently evaluate the evidence presented and determine whether such evidence is credible–Appellate Court is akin to Trial Court and it must be convinced beyond all reasonable doubts that the guilt of the accused has been conclusively proven while considering an appeal against the conviction–High Court is expected to evaluate the evidence including the medical evidence, statement of the victim, statements of the witnesses and the defence version with due care.
