Magistrate Must Do Inquiry/Investigation Before Summoning Accused Residing In Far-Off Place: SC [Read Judgment]

The requirement of conducting an inquiry or directing investigation before issuing process is, therefore, not an empty formality, the court said.The Supreme Court in Abhijit Pawar vs. Hemant Madhukar Nimbalkar, has emphasised that in cases where the accused is residing at a place beyond the area in which the magistrate exercises his jurisdiction, it is mandatory on the part of the magistrate...