THE STATE OF GOA vs JOSE MARIA ALBERT VALES ALIAS ROBERT VALES

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's decision to set aside the charge under Section 193 IPC was incorrect, as the case, initiated under Section 340 Cr.P.C., should be treated as if instituted on a police report per Section 343 Cr.P.C. The Court emphasized that the procedure under Section 244 Cr.P.C. was not applicable, and the Sessions Court's prima facie satisfaction warranted the framing of charges against the respondent. Consequently, the Court reinstated the charge against the respondent, affirming the need for adherence to procedural norms in criminal trials.