Harinarayan G Bajaj vs State Of Maharashtra & Ors

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, particularly Sub-Section (4), regarding the addition of a co-accused in ongoing proceedings. The Court held that the Trial Court has the discretion to allow the addition of a co-accused at any stage of the trial, provided it is just and proper to do so. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the order splitting the trial, emphasizing the need for a unified trial for all accused under Sections 406 and 409 IPC.