Supreme Court of India · 2023-10-19
AARIF vs THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN
- Citation / case number
- SC 2023/19307
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- AARIF
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PANKAJ MITHAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the exercise of power under Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure Code by the trial court, which directed that certain appellants not named in the charge sheet be proceeded against. The appellants challenged this order in revision, which was dismissed by the High Court. The Court analyzed whether the trial court's exercise of jurisdiction was justified based on the evidence and circumstances. The Court upheld the order, emphasizing the broad discretionary powers under Section 319 for effective prosecution of offenders.