Section 319 CrPC: Can Additional Accused Be Summoned After Delivering Judgment With Respect To Co-Accused? SC Refers To Larger Bench [Read Order]

Ashok Kini

10 May 2019 5:38 PM IST

"Power under Section 319, Cr.P.C being extraordinary in nature, the trial courts should be cautious while summoning accused to avoid complexities and to ensure fair trial."

The Supreme Court has referred to larger bench three questions on the scope and ambit of power under Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure Code which remains unanswered even after the judgment of the Constitution bench in Hardeep Singh. The bench comprising Justice NV Ramana and Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar referred to larger bench the following questions. Whether the...

Section 319 CrPC: Can Additional Accused Be Summoned After Delivering Judgment With Respect To Co-Accused? SC Refers To Larger Bench [Read Order]

Ashok Kini

"Power under Section 319, Cr.P.C being extraordinary in nature, the trial courts should be cautious while summoning accused to avoid complexities and to ensure fair trial."

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