Tag: Criminal Procedure Code

Maharashtra Police have taken action against 6 individuals who posted on social media, causing communal tension and violence. One has been arrested and 5 are under investigation. Spread of communal hatred and violence on social media is a punishable offense under Indian law.

The Hazrat Baba Tajuddin Trust fraud case exposes embezzlement worth Rs 1.39 crore. EOW plans to record witness statements to build a strong case against the accused. Learn more about the case and EOW's efforts to ensure justice prevails.

Indian courts cannot mechanically summon an accused person during a trial, states a ruling by the Supreme Court. Section 319 of the Criminal Procedure Code allows a court to take action against the accused person. However, the court should be satisfied with the evidence and believe it would lead to conviction. The ruling came after a plea by Jitendra Nath Mishra against the Allahabad High Court's decision to not cancel a summoning order in a case concerning assault and abuse under the SC/ST Act. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and advised the Special Court to expedite the trial, remaining uninfluenced by the Section 319, CrPC order upheld by the High Court and the Supreme Court.

Congress MP Manish Tewari calls for joint committee to review controversial bills introduced by Home Minister Amit Shah. Concerns raised about infringement on freedom of speech and expression.