S.319 CrPC, Stronger Evidence Needed To Summon Person As Additional Accused During Trial : Supreme Court
In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has made a significant ruling in Criminal Appeal No. 2367 of 2024 and Criminal Appeal No. 2368 of 2024, which arose from S.L.P. (CRL.) No. 5530 of 2023 and S.L.P. (CRL.) No. 6321 of 2024 respectively. The judgment delves into a crucial aspect of criminal law concerning summoning orders under Section 319 of the Cr.P.C. The case revolved around Shankar,…