Bholu Ram vs State Of Punjab & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the addition of respondent No. 2 as an accused under Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, in a case involving forgery and embezzlement under Sections 409, 420, 467, 468, and 471 IPC. The Court held that the Magistrate had the authority to summon additional accused when a prima facie case is established, and that the High Court erred in dismissing the appellant's revisions. The Court reinstated the order of the Magistrate, allowing the addition of respondent No. 2 as an accused.