RAMNARAYAN MOR AND ANOTHER vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court held that under Section 207A(6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the term 'evidence' includes both oral and documentary evidence as provided under Section 173(4). The Court clarified that the accused must be given an opportunity to explain circumstances arising from all evidence against them, not just oral evidence. The ruling emphasized that restricting the interpretation of 'evidence' could prejudice the accused, thereby upholding the necessity for a fair judicial process in committal proceedings.