Leena Vivek Masal vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the interim order of the Judicial Magistrate issuing process summons against the appellants under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The Court emphasized that the complaint is pending for final disposal, and the appellants will have the opportunity to present their defense and evidence. The Court declined to interfere with the Magistrate's order, affirming that it was made in the exercise of discretionary powers and that the merits of the case would be determined by the Magistrate.