Karichoudhary vs Most. Sita Devi And Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's quashing of criminal proceedings against Sita Devi under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC was erroneous, as it was based on the premise of double jeopardy without proper trial. The Court emphasized that the earlier police report did not absolve her from culpability, and the case should proceed to trial to determine the facts. The Court set aside the High Court's order, allowing the prosecution to continue against Sita Devi and others for the murder of Sugnia Devi.