Kamal Hasan & Anr vs State Of Bihar & Ors

The Supreme Court clarified that the inquiry under Section 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is limited in scope and does not impose binding effects on the trial court regarding the proceedings against the appellants. The Court emphasized that the findings from the inquiry are not determinative for the trial, thereby ensuring that the trial court retains its independent adjudicative authority. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed as per the stated terms.