P&H: Upholds Summoning Of Additional Accused On Basis Of Examination-In-Chief.

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.319 — Summoning of additional accused —Examination-in-chief is sufficient and cross-examination is not a prerequisite as proceedings against a person summoned u/s 319 Cr.P.C. commence from the stage of cognizance. (Para 7)

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.319 — Summoning of additional accused — Person kept in Column No.2/not charge-sheeted — Prior police opinion of innocence or non-arrest does not bar Court from summoning such person if evidence emerging during trial discloses involvement. (Para 8)

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.319 — Summoning of additional accused — At the stage of S.319 Cr.P.C., Court is not to conduct a meticulous appreciation of evidence as at final adjudication - But to see whether strong and cogent evidence has surfaced indicating involvement of proposed...

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.319, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Ss.420, 120-B, (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Ss.318, 61) — Summoning of additional accused — Cheating — Specific allegations in FIR and PW1’s deposition that petitioner accompanied co-accused, participated in negotiations and was present when Rs.2,00,000 was paid, same...