VIJAY DHANUKA ETC. versus NAJIMA MAMTAJ ETC.

VIJAY DHANUKA ETC. versus NAJIMA MAMTAJ ETC.

Inquiries under Section 202 Cr.P.C. are mandatory when accused resides outside the territorial jurisdiction; examination of complainant and witnesses by Magistrate before issuing process satisfies this requirement.

Parties
Appellant: Vijay Dhanuka etc.; Respondent: Najima Mamtaj etc.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
27 March 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Order of High Court Rejecting Applications Under Section 482 Cr.p.c.
Outcome
Appeals dismissed.
Legal Topics
Issue of Process, Inquiry Under Section 202 Cr.p.c., Magistrate's Jurisdiction
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Issue of Process Inquiry Under Section 202 Cr.p.c. Magistrate's Jurisdiction

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Parties

Vijay Dhanuka etc.

Appellant

Najima Mamtaj etc.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Order of High Court Rejecting Applications Under Section 482 Cr.p.c.

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether inquiry under Section 202 Cr.P.C. is mandatory before issuing process when accused resides outside the territorial jurisdiction of the Magistrate.
  2. 2 Whether the Magistrate conducted the mandatory inquiry before issuing summons.

Ratio Decidendi

Inquiries under Section 202 Cr.P.C. are mandatory when accused resides outside the territorial jurisdiction; examination of complainant and witnesses by Magistrate before issuing process satisfies this requirement.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed.

Orders

  • No error found in impugned order of High Court; order issuing process stands.