PHULIA DEVI @ PHULARA DEVI vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court set aside the judgment under appeal, holding that the prior decision could not be sustained. The Court directed the Investigating Officer to file a fresh application under Sections 82 and 83 of the Code of Criminal Procedure for procuring the attendance of Accused No.1, Pintu Rai. Additionally, it allowed the petitioner to file a claim application for any properties attached as a result of the order, emphasizing the need for due process in such matters.