DARSHAN SINGH RAM KISHAN vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court held that the committal order passed by the Magistrate was valid despite the appellant's contention that no consent was obtained as required under Section 196A(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court clarified that the absence of consent does not render the committal order void, thus upholding the charges framed under Sections 120B, 419, 467, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's refusal to quash the committal order.