Supreme Court of India · 2023-08-08
MOHAMMAD WAJID vs STATE OF U.P.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2022/35139
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MOHAMMAD WAJID
- Respondent
- STATE OF U.P.
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.V.N. BHATTI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court granted permission to appeal against a lower court order that dismissed FIRs related to criminal charges under Sections 395, 504, 506, and 323 of the Indian Penal Code. The court examined the validity of the FIRs and the procedural aspects of the appeal, emphasizing the importance of language and procedural correctness in criminal proceedings. The court upheld the FIRs and refused to cancel them, allowing the case to proceed further. The judgment underscores the significance of proper legal procedures and language considerations in criminal appeals.