Supreme Court of India · 2026-02-10
Dr. Anand Rai vs State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Dr. Anand Rai
- Respondent
- State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Author
- Sanjay Karol
- Bench
- Sanjay Karol
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the correctness of a High Court judgment dismissing an accused's plea for discharge under Section 227 of the Criminal Procedure Code in a case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The case involved charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the SC/ST Act. The Court analyzed whether the chargesheet and framing of charges were justified, emphasizing the importance of proper application of procedural provisions and the scope of discharge. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the procedural correctness and the framing of charges against the accused.