Supreme Court of India
Shento Varghese v. Julfikar Husen & Ors.
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What the Court ordered
We are of the considered view that the said expression must receive a reasonable construction and in giving such construction, regard must be had to the nature of the act or thing to be performed and the prevailing circumstances of the case.
Judgment, page 15
From the headnote
Issue for Consideration What is the implication of non-reporting of the seizure forthwith to the jurisdictional Magistrate as provided under Section 102(3) Cr.P. .; does delayed reporting of the seizure to the Magistrate vitiate the seizure order altogether. Headnotes† Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – s.102(3) – Implication of non-reporting of the seizure forthwith to the jurisdictional Magistrate: Held: The meaning of the word ‘forthwith’ as used in section 102(3) has not received judicial construction – The said expression must receive a reasonable construction and in giving such
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