多位民营企业家改判无罪

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Court has released four typical cases related to the protection of private enterprises and entrepreneurs' rights, emphasizing the importance of correcting wrongful judgments in property rights cases involving enterprises [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Principles - The principle of legality in criminal law is upheld, as seen in the case where the defendants were acquitted of charges related to falsely reporting registered capital due to changes in the company law [3][5]. - The principle of criminal law's restraint is maintained, distinguishing between economic disputes and economic crimes, which helps prevent the misuse of criminal law in economic conflicts [2][9]. - The principle of equal legal protection is emphasized, ensuring that private and state-owned enterprises are treated equally under the law, contributing to a fair business environment [2][19]. Group 2: Typical Cases - Case 1: The defendants in the case of falsely reporting registered capital were acquitted as their actions did not violate the revised company law, which shifted from a paid-in capital system to a subscribed capital system [3][5][6]. - Case 2: In the contract fraud case, the defendant was acquitted as there was no evidence of intent to illegally possess property, highlighting the need to differentiate between contract disputes and fraud [7][9]. - Case 3: The defendant in the case of embezzlement and misappropriation was acquitted due to the lack of clear evidence distinguishing personal and company assets, emphasizing the need for clarity in property rights [10][14]. - Case 4: The court corrected the previous ruling regarding a share transfer agreement, affirming the equal legal status of private and state-owned enterprises and ensuring the protection of private entrepreneurs' rights [15][19].