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.