RAM NARESH PRASAD vs STATE OF JHARKHAND

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the orders passed by the Sessions Judge and Chief Judicial Magistrate regarding cognizance of offences under Sections 413 and 414 IPC. The Court held that the appellant was not given an opportunity to be heard before the revision petition was admitted, violating principles of natural justice. Consequently, the Court quashed the orders of the lower courts, emphasizing the necessity of a fair hearing as mandated by Section 161 of the Cr.P.C.