Murder--Appeal-- Brother of Deceased Married Woman Qualifies As 'Victim' Under Section 2(wa) CrPC, Entitled To Participate In Criminal Appeal
The brother of a deceased person qualifies as a "victim" under Section 2(wa) of the Code of Criminal Procedure and is entitled to be heard in criminal proceedings. Section 2(wa) CrPC defines "victim" to include the guardian or legal heir of a person who has suffered loss or injury. While the brother of a deceased married woman cannot be treated as her guardian, he qualifies as her legal heir within the meaning of Section 2(wa) CrPC.
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