Supreme Court of India · 2026-02-13
Bhagaban Gantyayat vs The State Of Orissa
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Bhagaban Gantyayat
- Respondent
- The State Of Orissa
- Author
- Vikram Nath
- Bench
- Vikram Nath
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of criminal proceedings initiated against the appellant under multiple IPC sections, including 420, 423, 468, 471, and 201. The appellant challenged the order of cognizance and subsequent dismissal of revision by the High Court. The Court analyzed whether the proceedings were justified and whether the High Court's dismissal was proper, ultimately upholding the procedural correctness. The judgment underscores the importance of proper cognizance and revision procedures in criminal law.