Ram Singh & Ors vs Ram Niwas & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the application of Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, emphasizing that it allows a trial court to summon additional accused based on prima facie evidence presented during the trial. The Court held that the High Court correctly set aside the order of the learned Upper District & Sessions Judge, which had refused to summon the appellants, stating that a prima facie case was established against them. The Court directed the Additional Sessions Judge to rehear the arguments and proceed with the trial expeditiously, reinforcing the duty of the court to ensure that justice is served and not allow alleged offenders to evade accountability.