S.311 CrPC | Successive Pleas To Summon Same Witness Not Barred But Should Be Dealt With Higher Degree Of Circumspect: Punjab & Haryana HC
10 months, 2 weeks ago

S.311 CrPC | Successive Pleas To Summon Same Witness Not Barred But Should Be Dealt With Higher Degree Of Circumspect: Punjab & Haryana HC

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that a criminal court is well within its judicial discretion under Section 311 of CrPC to summon any person as a witness at any stage of proceedings till such Court is seized of the matter.For context, Section 311 of CrPC empowers Court to summon material witness, or examine person present at any stage of any inquiry, trial or. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that a criminal court is well within its judicial discretion under Section 311 of CrPC to summon any person as a witness at any stage of proceedings till such Court is seized of the matter. For context, Section 311 of CrPC empowers Court to summon material witness, or examine person present at any stage of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding. A criminal trial Court may exercise power under Section 311 of Cr.P.C.

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S. 319 CrPC | Accused Who Was Dropped By Police In Chargesheet Can Be Summoned As Additional Accused By Court : Supreme Court
2 days, 17 hours ago

S. 319 CrPC | Accused Who Was Dropped By Police In Chargesheet Can Be Summoned As Additional Accused By Court : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that the filing of a police closure report would not bar the summoning of an additional accused under Section 319 of Cr.P.C. The Court observed that if the evidence presented during the trial indicates that a person should be summoned to face trial, the trial court has the discretionary power under Section 319 of the Cr.P.C. …

Not Essential To Arrest Person Who Voluntarily Appears Before Magistrate For Giving Specimen Signature Or Handwriting: Delhi High Court
1 week, 5 days ago

Not Essential To Arrest Person Who Voluntarily Appears Before Magistrate For Giving Specimen Signature Or Handwriting: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has recently ruled that it is not essential to arrest a person who voluntarily appears before the Court or Magistrate, pursuant to the application filed by the Investigating Officer, for giving specimen signature or handwriting. Section 311A of CrPC provides that the Magistrate has the power to order persons to give specimen signatures or handwriting for …

While Deciding Application Under S.319 CrPC, Court Must Consider Cross-examination As Well : Supreme Court
1 month, 1 week ago

While Deciding Application Under S.319 CrPC, Court Must Consider Cross-examination As Well : Supreme Court

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In a recent case, the Supreme Court observed that the summoning of an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. The Court said that due credence must be also given to the prosecution witness cross-examination, if exists, before the filing of the application under Section 319 Cr.P.C. The appellant pleaded that since both the examination in chief, as well as the …

While Deciding Application Under S.319 CrPC, Court Must Consider Cross-examination As Well : Supreme Court
1 month, 1 week ago

While Deciding Application Under S.319 CrPC, Court Must Consider Cross-examination As Well : Supreme Court

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In a recent case, the Supreme Court observed that the summoning of an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. The Court said that due credence must be also given to the prosecution witness cross-examination, if exists, before the filing of the application under Section 319 Cr.P.C. The appellant pleaded that since both the examination in chief, as well as the …

High Court Allows Inherent Power Under Section 482 CrPC in Domestic Violence Proceedings
2 months ago

High Court Allows Inherent Power Under Section 482 CrPC in Domestic Violence Proceedings

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has made it clear that the Court can exercise its inherent power under Section 482 CrPC in domestic violence proceedings. The court considered a question regarding the applicability of Section 482 CrPC on proceedings under the Domestic Violence (DV) Act and concluded that Section 482 CrPC is applicable in such cases.

Trial Court's Discretion in Determining Application to Summon Additional Accused Under Section 319 CrPC: Supreme Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trial Court's Discretion in Determining Application to Summon Additional Accused Under Section 319 CrPC: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has ruled that the trial court can decide an application seeking the summoning of an additional accused under Section 319 Cr.P.C. even after the cross-examination of the prosecution witness. The court observed that it is not mandatory for the trial court to decide Section 319 Cr.P.C. application after the completion of the prosecution witness's examination in chief …

Application To Recall Of Witness U/S 311 CrPC Can't Be Allowed If Filed Only To Drag Proceedings: Karnataka High Court
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Application To Recall Of Witness U/S 311 CrPC Can't Be Allowed If Filed Only To Drag Proceedings: Karnataka High Court

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The Karnataka High Court has held that an application under Section 311 Criminal Procedure Code cannot be allowed in cases where such applications are filed only to drag the proceedings/trial. The court said, “The case forms a classic illustration of one such action being initiated only to drag the proceedings, as the petitioner has filed an application under Section 311 …

S.319 CrPC | Stronger Evidence Needed To Summon Person As Additional Accused During Trial : Supreme Court
8 months ago

S.319 CrPC | Stronger Evidence Needed To Summon Person As Additional Accused During Trial : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court held that to summon a person as an additional accused invoking powers under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the degree of satisfaction is much stricter. states that “where, in the course of any inquiry into, or trial of, an offence, it appears from the evidence that any person not being the accused has committed …

The Difference In A Criminal Writ, Criminal Revision And 482 – The Plight Of A Litigant In Choosing The Gate
8 months, 4 weeks ago

The Difference In A Criminal Writ, Criminal Revision And 482 – The Plight Of A Litigant In Choosing The Gate

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Section 482 of the CrPC provides for a wide ambit of powers of the High Court to secure the ends of justice. Criminal Revision & When It Should Be Invoked Section 397 of CrPC allows the High Court and Sessions Judge to call and examine the records of criminal courts inferior to them within their territory. For instance, in a …

[S. 311 CrPC] Trial Court Can Issue Summons Even On Plea Of Person Who Is 'Stranger To Trial': Punjab & Haryana High Court
8 months, 4 weeks ago

[S. 311 CrPC] Trial Court Can Issue Summons Even On Plea Of Person Who Is 'Stranger To Trial': Punjab & Haryana High Court

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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that the Trial Court can exercise power under Section 311 of CrPC not only on a plea by a party to the trial including accused, prosecution, complainant and witness or on its own volition, but also on a plea of a person "who is seemingly rank stranger to the trial. The Punjab …

[S. 202 CrPC] Evidence Of Complainant's Witnesses Can Be Taken On Affidavit, Absence Of Affidavit On Record May Vitiate Proceedings: Kerala HC
9 months ago

[S. 202 CrPC] Evidence Of Complainant's Witnesses Can Be Taken On Affidavit, Absence Of Affidavit On Record May Vitiate Proceedings: Kerala HC

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The Kerala High Court quashed the summons and subsequent warrant issued against the accused who were staying outside the Court's jurisdiction since summons was issued without having the affidavit of the witnesses of the complainant on record. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas observed that the lack of conducting an enquiry under Section 202 would not vitiate the process but the lack …

Courts Must Exercise Power Conferred U/S 451 CrPC Judiciously And Without Unnecessary Delay: Allahabad High Court
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Courts Must Exercise Power Conferred U/S 451 CrPC Judiciously And Without Unnecessary Delay: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that the power conferred under Section 451 of CrPC should be exercised by the criminal courts with a judicious mind and without any unnecessary delay. Similarly, taking into account the mandate of Sectio 457 CrPC, the Court added the procedure as contemplated under this provision be also followed promptly, so that the concerned Magistrate …

S.202 CrPC | Magistrate Must Conduct Enquiry Before Summoning Accused Living Beyond Jurisdiction, Can't Solely Rely On Complaint: Bombay HC Full Bench
10 months, 4 weeks ago

S.202 CrPC | Magistrate Must Conduct Enquiry Before Summoning Accused Living Beyond Jurisdiction, Can't Solely Rely On Complaint: Bombay HC Full Bench

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The Bombay High Court's full bench observed that when a Magistrate is conducting a mandatory inquiry under Section 202 of the Criminal Procedure Code before summoning an accused who lives outside the court's jurisdiction, the Magistrate shouldn't solely rely on the allegations in the private complaint as it can be used as an instrument of vendetta. “It is… the duty …

Production Of Defence Witness | Power Of Court Vs Right Of Accused: Allahabad High Court Explains Scope Of Sections 311 & 233 CrPC
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Production Of Defence Witness | Power Of Court Vs Right Of Accused: Allahabad High Court Explains Scope Of Sections 311 & 233 CrPC

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The Allahabad High Court recently explained the difference between the scope of Section 311 CrPC and Section 233 CrPC concerning the production of defence witnesses during the trial. “Under section 311 CrPC, the power lies in the courts only and under section 233 CrPC, the right lies with the accused and the court's interference is limited,” the Court emphasized. For …

S. 273 CrPC | Witness Evidence Can Be Recorded Before Accused's Counsel, Even When Accused Exempted From Personal Appearance: Kerala High Court
11 months, 3 weeks ago

S. 273 CrPC | Witness Evidence Can Be Recorded Before Accused's Counsel, Even When Accused Exempted From Personal Appearance: Kerala High Court

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In a recent decision by the Kerala High Court, a single judge bench of Justice Gopinath clarified that “evidence of witnesses can be recorded in the presence of the counsel for the accused even in situations where the court grants exemption from personal appearance to the accused even of a day”. The court examined Section 273 which states that, “Except …

S.319 CrPC | Supreme Court Affirms Summon Orders Against Police Officials Accused Of Corruption; Finds Prima Facie Case
11 months, 4 weeks ago

S.319 CrPC | Supreme Court Affirms Summon Orders Against Police Officials Accused Of Corruption; Finds Prima Facie Case

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The Supreme Court recently upheld an application under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 filed against the police officials accused of corruption. While doing so, the Top Court affirmed the Trial Court as well as the impugned order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, summoning the police officials. The Division Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and …

Suspecting Collusion With Police, High Court Upholds Section 319 CrPC Order To Add Accused Declared Innocent By Nuh DSP
1 year, 2 months ago

Suspecting Collusion With Police, High Court Upholds Section 319 CrPC Order To Add Accused Declared Innocent By Nuh DSP

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Observing that, "Police authorities relied upon unknown ghost respectable members of the society so as to declare the petitioner as innocent," the Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the order to array a man as an accused in a murder case who was exonerated in police investigation by Nuh DSP.Justice Deepak Gupta observed, "It is very surprising that despite …

S.309 CrPC | Bombay High Court Expresses Concern Over Non-Production Of Undertrials Every 15 Days, Inquires If Magistrate Courts Have VC Facility
1 year, 3 months ago

S.309 CrPC | Bombay High Court Expresses Concern Over Non-Production Of Undertrials Every 15 Days, Inquires If Magistrate Courts Have VC Facility

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The Bombay High Court recently raised concerns regarding the non-production of incarcerated prisoners before Metropolitan Magistrate Courts every 15 days and asked the prosecutor to inform if video conferencing facilities were provided in all MM Courts in Mumbai. Justice Bharati Dangre was dealing with a bail application wherein Tribhuvansing Yadav, an accused in a forgery case, wasn’t produced before the …

Section 162 CrPC Does Not Prevent A Trial Court From Putting Questions To Witnesses Suo Motu To Contradict Them : Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Section 162 CrPC Does Not Prevent A Trial Court From Putting Questions To Witnesses Suo Motu To Contradict Them : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that Section 162 CrPC does not affect a Court's power to look into documents or put questions to witnesses suo motu to contradict them. "There is in our opinion nothing in Section 162 of the CrPC which prevents a Trial Judge from looking into the papers of the chargesheet suo motu and himself using the statement …

Section 323 CrPC - Power Can Be Invoked Even After Deposition/Chief Examination Of Witness: Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Section 323 CrPC - Power Can Be Invoked Even After Deposition/Chief Examination Of Witness: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that the power under Section 323 CrPC may be invoked by the Magistrate even after the deposition or the examination-in-chief of a witness.The key requirement for the invocation of the power under the Section 323 is that the learned Magistrate concerned must feel that the case is one which ought to be tried by the Court …

S.311 CrPC | Witness To Be Recalled Only For Strong & Valid Reasons, Not To Prejudice Accused: Kerala High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

S.311 CrPC | Witness To Be Recalled Only For Strong & Valid Reasons, Not To Prejudice Accused: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court last week held that recalling a witness under Section 311 CrPC must be done only when there is a strong and valid reason to do which should be recorded by the competent authority. A strong and valid reason should be recorded for the exercise of that power facilitating a just decision.” The Court added that the …

Supreme Court Sets Aside Directions Issued By P&H High Court Regarding Appearance Of Prosecution Witnesses
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Sets Aside Directions Issued By P&H High Court Regarding Appearance Of Prosecution Witnesses

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The High Court, in its order passed on May 27, 2022, had adopted the directions issued by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in Rambahor Saket and others vs State of M.P. and reiterated those guidelines as follows- The Supreme Court recently set aside the directions issued by the Punjab & Haryana High Court regarding issuance of summons to prosecution witnesses …

Section 319 CrPC | Merits Of Evidence Has To Be Appreciated Only During Trial; Not At Stage Of Summoning Accused : Supreme Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Section 319 CrPC | Merits Of Evidence Has To Be Appreciated Only During Trial; Not At Stage Of Summoning Accused : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that the merits of the evidence has to be appreciated only during trial and not at the stage of Section 319 CrPC.In this case, an application under Section 319 CrPC was moved before the Trial Court and the same was allowed. The Supreme Court observed that the merits of the evidence has to be appreciated only …

Maharashtra Police Act | Externing Authority Can't Direct Initiation Of Proceedings U/S 110 CrPC For Good Behaviour Bond: Bombay High Court
1 year, 6 months ago

Maharashtra Police Act | Externing Authority Can't Direct Initiation Of Proceedings U/S 110 CrPC For Good Behaviour Bond: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has held that externing authority under the Maharashtra Police Act does not have any power to direct the police to approach the executive magistrate for a show cause notice under section 110 of the CrPC against a person. The court quashed an order passed by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Kherwadi, Mumbai, directing initiation of proceedings under …

Police Can't Misuse S.160 CrPC To Arrest Persons Unconnected With Alleged Offence: Calcutta High Court In Plea By Suvendu Adhikari's Acquaintances
1 year, 7 months ago

Police Can't Misuse S.160 CrPC To Arrest Persons Unconnected With Alleged Offence: Calcutta High Court In Plea By Suvendu Adhikari's Acquaintances

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The Calcutta High Court has made it clear that Section 160 of the CrPC which empowers the police to require attendance of witnesses cannot be misused to take coercive steps against persons not connected with the alleged offence. While hearing a plea filed by persons claiming to be the relatives and acquaintances of West Bengal’s Leader of Opposition, Suvendhu Adhikari, …

Himachal Pradesh High Court Calls For Judicious Use Of Provision For Additional Evidence U/S 391 CrPC, Cautions Against Disguised Retrials
1 year, 8 months ago

Himachal Pradesh High Court Calls For Judicious Use Of Provision For Additional Evidence U/S 391 CrPC, Cautions Against Disguised Retrials

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The Himachal Pradesh High Court has reiterated that the powers under Section 391 CrPC are to be exercised judiciously and not for mere asking, and the additional evidence should not be a way to re-try the case or alter the charges. The observations were made while hearing challenge to an order of Appellate court in terms of which it had …

S.311 CrPC Asserts Power Of Courts To Recall & Summon Witnesses Even After Closure Of Evidence In Criminal Proceedings: Jammu & Kashmir High Court
1 year, 9 months ago

S.311 CrPC Asserts Power Of Courts To Recall & Summon Witnesses Even After Closure Of Evidence In Criminal Proceedings: Jammu & Kashmir High Court

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The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has recently reiterated that power of the court under Section 311 CrPC to recall any witness or witnesses already examined or to summon any witness can be invoked even if the evidence in both sides is closed, so long as the court retains seisin of the criminal proceedings. The High Court observed …

S. 311 CrPC | Orissa High Court Allows Recall Of Witness 26 Yrs After He Was Cross-Examined & Discharged
1 year, 9 months ago

S. 311 CrPC | Orissa High Court Allows Recall Of Witness 26 Yrs After He Was Cross-Examined & Discharged

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The Orissa High Court has recently allowed a petition filed under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure after a delay of ‘26 years’ for recalling a witness who was cross-examined and discharged in 1997. Having regard to the fundamental principles enshrined in the Constitution of India, this Court would rather lean in favour of the latter than the …

Section 319 CrPC Power Is To Be Exercised Only If Strong & Cogent Evidence Occurs Against A Person : Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

Section 319 CrPC Power Is To Be Exercised Only If Strong & Cogent Evidence Occurs Against A Person : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court reiterated the though exercise of jurisdiction under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is discretionary, it ought to be done only where strong and cogent evidence occurs against a person from the evidence before the Court. filed by a complainant for summoning of the appellant as an additional accused, a Bench comprising Justice AS Oka …

Application To Recall Witness U/S 311 CrPC Can Be Allowed In Court's Discretion At Any Stage Of Trial, Even After Closing Evidence: Madhya Pradesh HC
1 year, 10 months ago

Application To Recall Witness U/S 311 CrPC Can Be Allowed In Court's Discretion At Any Stage Of Trial, Even After Closing Evidence: Madhya Pradesh HC

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Indore recently, while dismissing a petition filed challenging an order recalling a witness, reiterated that if the conditions under Section 311 of CrPC are satisfied, the Court can recall a witness at any stage of the trial, even after closing prosecution evidence.Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla observed that,It is crystal clear that the Court has …

Supreme Court Monthly Criminal Digest: December 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Monthly Criminal Digest: December 2022

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Code of Criminal Procedure 1973; Section 319 - Power has to be excercised before the conclusion of the trial, which means before the pronouncement of the judgment. Sukhpal Singh Khaira v. State of Punjab, 2022 LiveLaw 1009 Code of Criminal Procedure 1973; Section 319 - Supreme Court Constitution Bench issues elaborate guidelines on the exercise of powers to summon additional …

Section 300 CrPC Bars The Trial of a Person Not Only For The Same Offence But Also For Any Other Offence On The Same Facts: Supreme Court
2 years ago

Section 300 CrPC Bars The Trial of a Person Not Only For The Same Offence But Also For Any Other Offence On The Same Facts: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court has reiterated that Section 300 CrPC bars the trial of a person not only for the same offence but also for any other offence on the same facts.The court was hearing a Criminal Appeal that was filed assailing the judgment and order passed by the High Court of Kerala in Criminal Appeal Nos. The Supreme Court has …

Discretionary & Extraordinary Power U/Sec 319 CrPC Should Be Exercised Sparingly : Supreme Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Discretionary & Extraordinary Power U/Sec 319 CrPC Should Be Exercised Sparingly : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court reiterated that the power of a court under Section 319 CrPC is a discretionary and extraordinary power which should be excercised sparingly.The crucial test that has to be applied is one which is more than prima facie case as exercised at the time of framing of charge, but short of satisfaction to an extent that the evidence, …

S.41D CrPC | Advocate Cannot Be Permitted To Remain Present With Accused During Entire Course Of Interrogation: Calcutta High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

S.41D CrPC | Advocate Cannot Be Permitted To Remain Present With Accused During Entire Course Of Interrogation: Calcutta High Court

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The Calcutta High Court has made it clear that Section 41D of CrPC, which entitles an accused to meet an Advocate of his choice during interrogation by the investigating agency, does not extend to presence of Advocate throughout the investigation.While admitting a criminal revision application preferred by the Enforcement Directorate against the Magistrate's order permitting the Advocate. The Calcutta High …

Section 311 CrPC | Trial Court Can Regulate Sequence In Which Witnesses Are To Be Examined: Madhya Pradesh High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Section 311 CrPC | Trial Court Can Regulate Sequence In Which Witnesses Are To Be Examined: Madhya Pradesh High Court

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High Court of Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior Bench recently held that when the trial court can summon any witness pursuant to its power under Section 311 CrPC, it can also regulate the sequence in which they are to be examined. The State submitted before the Court that the Public Prosecutor in the case was interested in getting other witnesses examined first …

Can Section 319 CrPC Be Invoked After Trial Is Over? Supreme Court Constitution Bench To Hear On Nov 15
2 years, 3 months ago

Can Section 319 CrPC Be Invoked After Trial Is Over? Supreme Court Constitution Bench To Hear On Nov 15

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A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, decided to commence with the hearing of the plea which raises the broad issue, whether Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 can be invoked after judgment is reserved, on 15th November, 2022. Gavai, A.S. Bopanna, V. Ramasubramanian and B.V. Nagarathna, Senior Advocate, Mr. Paramjit Singh Patwalia representing the …

Delayed Institution Of Police Report Does Not Threaten Assumption Of Cognizance U/S 468 CrPC: Punjab & Haryana High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Delayed Institution Of Police Report Does Not Threaten Assumption Of Cognizance U/S 468 CrPC: Punjab & Haryana High Court

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that delay on part of investigating agency in filing the charge sheet does not attract Section 468 CrPC, which prescribes bar on taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation.The bench comprising Justice Sureshwar Thakur observed that if delays in investigations made into the FIR are construed to fall …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Round Up: 22 August To 28 August, 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Round Up: 22 August To 28 August, 2022

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Amit Kumar through his LR's mother Smt. Sushila Devi v. State of Haryana and another 2022 LiveLaw 237 Om Prakash Soni Vs State of Punjab and others, and connected matters 2022 LiveLaw 234 Vijay Kumar Setia Versus State Of Punjab And Others Rajpal Poultry Farm v. State of Haryana Judgments/Orders S.437 CrPC | Bail May Be Granted If Case Triable …

Section 226 CrPC - Public Prosecutor Owes A Duty To Give A Fair idea Regarding Prosecution Case To Trial Court: Supreme Court
2 years, 5 months ago

Section 226 CrPC - Public Prosecutor Owes A Duty To Give A Fair idea Regarding Prosecution Case To Trial Court: Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court observed that before a Trial Court proceeds to frame the charge against the accused, the Public Prosecutor owes a duty to give a fair idea to the Court as regards the case of the prosecution.Section 226 CrPC permits the prosecution to make the first impression regards a case, one which might be difficult to dispel, the bench …

S.216 CrPC | Charge Can Be Altered Anytime During Trial: Karnataka High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

S.216 CrPC | Charge Can Be Altered Anytime During Trial: Karnataka High Court

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The Karnataka High Court has held that under Section 216 of the Criminal procedure Code the trial court can alter the charge framed even if the trial has progressed to a large extent. A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna made the observation while dismissing a petition filed by the one accused Ananda seeking to quash the order of …

S.145 Evidence Act | Attention Of Witness Must Be Drawn To Previous Statement If It Is To Be Used For Purpose Of Contradicting Him: P&H High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

S.145 Evidence Act | Attention Of Witness Must Be Drawn To Previous Statement If It Is To Be Used For Purpose Of Contradicting Him: P&H High Court

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court while dealing with an appeal filed by three appellants against the order whereby they were convicted for robbery, held that if the witness was not confronted with that part of the statement with which the defense wanted to contradict him, then the Court cannot suo moto use the statements to prove compliance with Section …

Court Can Summon Accused U/S 319 CrPC Even On The Basis Of Examination-In-Chief Of Witness: Allahabad High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Court Can Summon Accused U/S 319 CrPC Even On The Basis Of Examination-In-Chief Of Witness: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has observed that a court can summon a person under Section 319 of the Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973, only on the basis of examination-in-chief of witness and the Court need not wait for the evidence of such witness to be tested by cross-examination.Here it may be noted that as per Section 319 of CrPC, in …

Court Can't Direct Complainant/ Victim To Give Specimen Signatures U/S 311A CrPC: Punjab And Haryana High Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Court Can't Direct Complainant/ Victim To Give Specimen Signatures U/S 311A CrPC: Punjab And Haryana High Court

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recently clarified that Section 311A CrPC doesn't allow the Court to make an order directing a complainant or a victim to give specimen signatures or handwriting for the purposes of any investigation or proceedings under the Code.It may be noted that this provision empowers a Judicial Magistrate, for the purposes of any investigation …

A More Than Prima Facie Case Needed To Summon A Person As Accused U/S 319, Cr.P.C.: Uttarakhand High Court Reiterates
2 years, 9 months ago

A More Than Prima Facie Case Needed To Summon A Person As Accused U/S 319, Cr.P.C.: Uttarakhand High Court Reiterates

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The Uttarakhand High Court has reiterated that a more than prima facie case is needed to be presented to summon a person under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. While dismissing a revision against the trial Court order of such summon, a Single Judge Bench of Justice Narayan Singh Dhanik observed, "Therefore, it is amply clear that in …

To Invoke Section 319 CrPC, More Than A Prima Facie Case As Exercised At Charge-Framing Stage Needed : Supreme Court
2 years, 9 months ago

To Invoke Section 319 CrPC, More Than A Prima Facie Case As Exercised At Charge-Framing Stage Needed : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court reiterated that the power under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is a discretionary and extraordinary power which should be exercised sparingly. "The crucial test to be applied is one which is more than prima facie case as exercised at the time of framing of charge, but short of satisfaction to an extent that the …

Power U/S 311 CrPC For Recall Of Witnesses: Allahabad High Court Explains
2 years, 10 months ago

Power U/S 311 CrPC For Recall Of Witnesses: Allahabad High Court Explains

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The Allahabad High Court has rejected an application filed under Section 482 of CrPC seeking to quash an order of the Additional Sessions Judge, Deoria rejecting two applications filed by the Applicant/accused under Section 311 of CrPC for recall of two prosecution witnesses.While doing so, Justice Sanjay Kumar Pachori shed light on the applicability of Section 311 CrPC. The Allahabad …

S. 202 CrPC: Inquiry/Investigation Mandatory Before Process Issuance If Accused Resides Beyond Magistrate's Jurisdiction: Allahabad HC
2 years, 10 months ago

S. 202 CrPC: Inquiry/Investigation Mandatory Before Process Issuance If Accused Resides Beyond Magistrate's Jurisdiction: Allahabad HC

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The Allahabad High Court has clarified that as per Section 202 CrPC, if an accused resides beyond the jurisdictional area of a Magistrate then it is mandatory for such a Magistrate to either inquire into the case himself or direct an investigation to be made, before issuance of process under Section 204 CrPC.The Bench of Justice Manju Rani Chauhan further …

S.195 CrPC | No FIR Can Be Registered For Forgery/ Conspiracy Committed Before Court On The Basis Of Private Complaint: Chhattisgarh HC
2 years, 10 months ago

S.195 CrPC | No FIR Can Be Registered For Forgery/ Conspiracy Committed Before Court On The Basis Of Private Complaint: Chhattisgarh HC

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The Chhattisgarh High Court recently held that in terms of Section 195 CrPC, no FIR can be registered for forging of documents or conspiracy committed before the Court, on the basis of a private complaint. Quashing one such FIR, Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas noted,"It certainly falls within ambit of Section 195 of Cr.P.C. Advocate Somnath Verma, appearing on behalf of …

S 160 CrPC Must Apply Even To Investigations Carried Out By CBI: Calcutta High Court
2 years, 11 months ago

S 160 CrPC Must Apply Even To Investigations Carried Out By CBI: Calcutta High Court

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In a significant judgment delivered on Thursday, the Calcutta High Court has observed that the territorial limitations as envisaged under Section 160 CrPC must apply even to investigations being carried out by the Central Bureau of Investigation.The Court had accordingly directed the CBI to not take any coercive measures against Trinamool Congress Birbhum district president Anubrata. In a significant judgment …

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