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Dr. Anand Rai v. State of Madhya Pradesh

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Reported as [2026] 3 S.C.R. 45
Bench Sanjay Karol and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh JJ.
Decided 10 February 2026

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What the Court ordered

We are of the considered view that the apparent evidence on record is in no way sufficient for a facial analysis of the case at hand, or for a ‘prima facie’ view to be taken, or enough to distinguish suspicion from grave suspicion, in so far as the knowledge is concerned that would inform the accused’s alleged misdeeds.

Judgment, page 19

From the headnote

Issue for Consideration Issue arose as regards the correctness of the judgment of High Court wherein it dismissed the accused’s appeal against the order of the Special Judge whereby his prayer for discharge u/s.227 CrPC was allowed in part arising out of proceedings wherein charges were framed against him under IPC and s.3(2)(v), 3(2)(va) SC/ST Act. Headnotes† Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – s.227 – Discharge under – Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 – ss.3(1)(r), 3(1)(s), 3(2)(va) – Altercation and scuffle in a gathering – Registration of FIR –

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