Supreme Court of India
Yadwinder Singh v. Lakhi Alias Lakhwinder Singh & Anr. Etc.
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We hold that though only a prima facie case is to be established from the evidence led before the court, not necessarily tested on the anvil of cross-examination, it requires much stronger evidence than mere probability of his complicity.
Judgment, page 12
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Issue for Consideration Whether the High Court was justified in setting aside the order of the Trial Court issuing summons u/s.319, CrPC against the private respondents. Headnotes† Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – s.319 – Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence – Murder of the appellant-informant’s brother, political rivalry alleged – FIR filed – SIT set up, no evidence found against the private respondents – Trial Court issued summons to the private respondents – High Court set aside the summons issued – Interference with: Held: Though, the SIT found no
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- 2014 Hardeep Singh v. State of Punjab & Ors.
- 2017 Brijendra Singh & Ors. v. State of Rajasthan
- 2022 Sukhpal Singh Khaira v. The State of Punjab
- 2023 Yashodhan Singh & Ors. v. The State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.
- 2023 Ramkrishna Forgings Limited v. Ravindra Loonkar, Resolution Profession of Acil Limited & Anr.
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