Harjinder Singh vs The State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the High Court's decision to set aside the order summoning respondent no. 2 under Sections 306 and 34 of the IPC in a case related to an acid attack. The Court considered whether the High Court correctly applied its jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC to interfere with the trial court's order. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of proper evaluation of evidence before summoning an accused for trial. The judgment underscores the need for a prima facie case to be established before summoning an accused under criminal law.