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Category: Cr P C

Cr P C

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Sections 311, 313 and 173(8) — Case of Murder — Further investigation after the trial had concluded —Whether the High Court was justified in ordering further investigation after the trial had concluded —The appellant argued that the application for further investigation was a disguised attempt to reopen earlier proceedings and that the trial court had no jurisdiction to entertain such an application after charges were framed —The respondent contended that further investigation was necessary to ensure justice and that new facts and material had emerged —The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s order for further investigation, stating it was unwarranted and not in accordance with the law —The Court found that the application for further investigation was filed too late and lacked new evidence that would justify reopening the case —The Court emphasized that further investigation should be ordered sparingly and only in exceptional cases to achieve the ends of justice — The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, dismissed the application for further investigation.

Oct 2, 2024 sclaw

2024 INSC 746 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH K. VADIVEL — Appellant Vs. K. SHANTHI AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan, JJ. )…

Cr P C

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 227 — Discharge — The appellant, had filed an application under Section 227 of the Cr.PC seeking discharge in a case related to the custodial death of cashier/accountant — The court found that there was no sufficient ground for proceeding against the appellant based on the record of the case and the documents submitted therewith — The court clarified that its observations were made only in relation to the appellant and not the other accused in the case — The court allowed the application filed by the appellant under Section 227, Cr.PC, and discharged the appellant from the case.

Jul 16, 2024 sclaw

2024 INSC 522 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH RAM PRAKASH CHADHA — Appellant Vs. THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH — Respondent ( Before : C.T. Ravikumar and Sudhanshu Dhulia,…

Cr P C

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 321 — Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) — Sections 147, 148, 149, 307 and 302 — Withdrawal of prosecution — The Supreme Court has set aside the withdrawal of prosecution of an accused in a double murder case, who was elected as a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Uttar Pradesh — The court observed that political power should not be leveraged to secure the withdrawal of prosecution of an accused person named in the charge sheet after thorough investigation — The court also criticized the High Court for repeatedly allowing adjournments in the case, allowing the accused persons to deploy dilatory tactics to delay their trial — The court directed the High Court to ensure that justice is not further delayed or compromised due to political influence or any other extraneous factors — The court emphasized the paramount importance of ensuring the progression of the trial without further delay.

Jul 16, 2024 sclaw

2024 INSC 529 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH SHAILENDRA KUMAR SRIVASTAVA — Appellant Vs. THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : Vikram Nath and…

Cr P C

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) — Section 41A — Notice of appearance before police officer — Petitioner Singh filed a Special Leave Petition against the State of Karnataka & others, challenging an order dated 23-05-2024 from the High Court of Karnataka —The main issue revolves around respondent No. 2’s non-compliance with a medical examination required by the Investigating Officer for the case’s investigation — Respondent No. 2, argued against the necessity of the medical examination, citing protection from coercive action by a previous High Court order —The Supreme Court stayed the High Court’s order, directing respondent No. 2 to undergo a medical examination on 10th July, 2024 —The Court found respondent No. 2’s unwillingness to undergo medical examination unconvincing and not protected under the right against self-incrimination —The Court emphasized compliance with Section 41-A notice and rejected apprehensions about the medical facility without a tenable basis — The Supreme Court ordered respondent No. 2 to present himself for the medical examination as part of the investigation process.

Jul 4, 2024 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH EKTA SINGH — Appellant Vs. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih (Vacation Bench),…

Cr P C Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

Jammu and Kashmir State Ranbir Penal Code SVT., 1989 – Sections 306 and 411 – Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 – Section 39 – The case involves charges against respondents for attempting to ambush a CRPF convoy with explosives – The Special Judge, NIA, took cognizance for some offences but not others due to procedural issues – The appeal challenges the High Court’s judgment on the cognizance of charges under various sections of the RPC, 1989, and UAPA, 1967, particularly focusing on the applicability of Section 196-A of JK CrPC, 1989 – The National Investigation Agency argues that post the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the CrPC, 1973 should apply, and the need for authorization under CrPC, 1989 is not required – The respondents argue that the complaint was conveyed when CrPC, 1989 was in force, and non-compliance recorded by the court should be upheld – The Supreme Court allows the appeal in part, allowing the appellant to seek appropriate authorization under CrPC, 1989, and directing the trial court to take cognizance if the appellant complies with the required authorization under CrPC, 1989.

Jun 3, 2024 sclaw

(2024) INSC 447 SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY NEW DELHI — Appellant Vs. OWAIS AMIN @ CHERRY AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : M. M.…

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