STATE OF GUJARAT vs GIRISH RADHAKISHAN VARDE

The Supreme Court ruled that a magistrate has the authority under Chapter XV of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to allow the addition of charges under Sections 364, 394, and 398 IPC to a chargesheet after police investigation. The Court upheld the decision of the Additional District & Sessions Judge, which had set aside the Chief Judicial Magistrate's order that permitted the addition of these sections. The Court emphasized the importance of ensuring that all relevant charges are included to reflect the gravity of the offenses committed.