Supreme Court of India · 2021-09-02
RANDHEER SINGH vs THE STATE OF U.P.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/3275
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RANDHEER SINGH
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF U.P.
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the application under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. for quashing criminal proceedings against the appellant. The court found that the High Court did not adequately consider the arguments regarding the lack of a prima facie case and improper investigation. Consequently, the court quashed the charge sheet and summoning order, emphasizing the need for a thorough examination of evidence before proceeding with criminal charges.