KUNJILAL AND ANOTHER versus THE STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH.

The prosecution under Sections 392 and 332 IPC constitutes a distinct offence from the previous prosecution under Section 7 of the Essential Supplies (Temporary Powers) Act, 1946; Section 403(2) CrPC allows such trial.

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Parties: Appellant: Kunjilal; Appellant: Deopal; Respondent: State of Madhya Pradesh
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 08 October 1954
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Under Article 136 of the Constitution From a High Court Revision
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Double Jeopardy, Criminal Procedure, Essential Supplies Offences

Criminal Law Double Jeopardy Criminal Procedure Essential Supplies Offences

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Parties

Kunjilal

Appellant

Deopal

Appellant

State of Madhya Pradesh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Under Article 136 of the Constitution From a High Court Revision

Legal Issues

1 Whether previous acquittal for offence under Essential Supplies (Temporary Powers) Act, 1946, bars subsequent trial for offences under Sections 392 and 332 IPC as per Section 403(1) CrPC

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

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