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december 2025

Supreme Court of India · 2025-12-04

Neeraj Kumar @ Neeraj Yadav vs State Of U.P

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Neeraj Kumar @ Neeraj Yadav
Respondent
State Of U.P
Author
Sanjay Karol
Bench
Sanjay Karol

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the order dismissing the prosecution's application under Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure Code, seeking to summon additional accused in a criminal case. The Court analyzed whether the trial court and the High Court correctly applied the legal principles regarding the exercise of powers under Section 319. Ultimately, the Court upheld the orders, emphasizing the importance of proper judicial discretion and procedural correctness in summoning additional accused. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' decisions.

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