CHANDRA DEO SINGH versus PROKASH CHANDRA BOSE & ANR.

CHANDRA DEO SINGH versus PROKASH CHANDRA BOSE & ANR.

The participation of respondent no. 1 (the accused) in a Section 202 CrPC enquiry before issue of process was impermissible and vitiated the proceedings; the proper test for issuing process is whether there is sufficient ground for proceeding, not conviction; the Magistrate is required to record reasons for dismissal of a complaint under Section 203 CrPC, and the failure to do so results in a nullity.

Parties
Appellant: Chandra Deo Singh; Respondent No. 1: Prokash Chandra Bose
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
22 January 1963
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Judgment and Order of Calcutta High Court in Criminal Revision No. 620 of 1959; Certificate Granted Under Article 134(1)(c) of Constitution
Outcome
Appeal allowed; order of High Court set aside
Legal Topics
Section 202 Criminal Procedure Code—enquiry Before Process, Locus Standi Before Issue of Process, Jurisdiction and Powers of Magistrate, Recording of Reasons Under Section 203 Cr PC
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Section 202 Criminal Procedure Code—enquiry Before Process Locus Standi Before Issue of Process Jurisdiction and Powers of Magistrate Recording of Reasons Under Section 203 Cr PC

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Parties

Chandra Deo Singh

Appellant

Prokash Chandra Bose

Respondent No. 1

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Judgment and Order of Calcutta High Court in Criminal Revision No. 620 of 1959; Certificate Granted Under Article 134(1)(c) of Constitution

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether respondent no. 1 had locus standi to appear and contest before issue of process
  2. 2 Whether the inquiry under s. 202 CrPC was vitiated by permitting respondent's participation
  3. 3 What is the correct test for issuing process under Criminal Procedure Code

Ratio Decidendi

The participation of respondent no. 1 (the accused) in a Section 202 CrPC enquiry before issue of process was impermissible and vitiated the proceedings; the proper test for issuing process is whether there is sufficient ground for proceeding, not conviction; the Magistrate is required to record reasons for dismissal of a complaint under Section 203 CrPC, and the failure to do so results in a nullity.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; order of High Court set aside

Orders

  • Further enquiry to be made into complaint of appellant against respondent no. 1
  • Parties to bear their own costs throughout