Once Discharged no Longer Accused: Supreme Court Explains Discharge Holds Greater Value Than Acquittal in Criminal Cases India Supreme Court Once Discharged no Longer Accused: Supreme Court Explains Discharge Holds Greater Value Than Acquittal in Criminal Cases India Supreme Court of India ruled discharge stands higher than acquittal in criminal law. Bench of Dipankar Datta and KV Viswanathan held discharge reflects lack of sufficient material to even proceed with prosecution. By Satyajeet Barik 17 April 2026, 10:15 AM17 April 2026, 10:15 AM
