Section 444:
Appeal against acquittal.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the Central Government may, in any case arising under this Act, direct any
company prosecutor or authorise any other person either by name or by virtue of his office, to present an
appeal from an order of acquittal passed by any court, other than a High Court, and an appeal presented
by such prosecutor or other person shall be deemed to have been validly presented to the appellate court.