Individuals Not Charge-Sheeted Can Be Summoned To Face Trial If Evidence Establishes Their Involvement In Offence: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court, in a recent case, has provided an important judgment regarding the exercise of the power of summoning additional accused under Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.PC). This decision addresses the scope and application of the provisions and how courts should approach the summoning of individuals who were not initially charge-sheeted but are implicated during the trial. Section 319 Cr.PC and Its Legal Implications The…
