多位民营企业家，改判无罪

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Court has released four typical cases regarding the protection of private enterprises and entrepreneurs' rights, emphasizing the importance of correcting wrongful property rights cases to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests [1][2]. Group 1: Characteristics of the Typical Cases - The cases adhere to the principle of legality, ensuring that criminal responsibility is only assigned when there is a clear violation of the law [2]. - The cases reflect the principle of criminal law's restraint, distinguishing between economic disputes and criminal offenses, thus preventing the misuse of criminal law in economic conflicts [3]. - The cases uphold the principle of equal legal protection, demonstrating that both private and state-owned enterprises are treated equally under the law, contributing to a fair business environment [4]. Group 2: Case Summaries - Case 1: The Supreme Court overturned the conviction of individuals for falsely reporting registered capital, as the actions did not violate the revised Company Law, which shifted from a paid-in capital system to a subscribed capital system [5][7][8]. - Case 2: The court found that the actions of an individual, who was accused of contract fraud, did not demonstrate the intent to illegally possess another's property, leading to a not guilty verdict [9][10][11]. - Case 3: The court ruled that the evidence was insufficient to convict an individual of embezzlement and misappropriation of funds due to the commingling of personal and company assets, resulting in a not guilty verdict [12][14][16]. - Case 4: The court clarified the conditions under which a mining company was to pay for the remaining equity transfer, emphasizing the equal legal status of private and state-owned enterprises and correcting previous misinterpretations of contractual obligations [17][19][20].