Sunil Mehta & Anr vs State Of Gujarat & Anr

The Supreme Court held that depositions of the complainant and witnesses recorded under Section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 can be considered as evidence for framing charges under Section 244. The Court emphasized that the accused had the opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses but failed to do so, thus validating the Magistrate's decision to frame charges under Sections 406 and 420 IPC. The High Court's order allowing the complaint was upheld, reinforcing the procedural compliance under the Cr.P.C.