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1 - 10 of 10 (0.36 seconds)Section 473 in The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 [Entire Act]
Section 504 in The Indian Penal Code, 1860 [Entire Act]
Section 468 in The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 [Entire Act]
Section 34 in The Indian Penal Code, 1860 [Entire Act]
Srinivasa Gopal vs Union Territory Of Arunachal Pradesh ... on 18 July, 1988
In paragraphs 8 and 9 of the said judgment, the
Supreme Court categorically held that when a statute prescribes
a specific period of limitation for taking cognizance, courts are
duty-bound to strictly adhere to it. Any extension must be
preceded by recorded reasons reflecting judicial satisfaction.
Failure to do so renders the continuation of criminal
proceedings arbitrary, unjust, and unconstitutional.
Section 341 in The Indian Penal Code, 1860 [Entire Act]
State Of Haryana And Ors vs Ch. Bhajan Lal And Ors on 21 November, 1990
15. The Hon'ble Supreme Court, in State of
Haryana v. Bhajan Lal (1992 Supp (1) SCC 335), has
authoritatively held that criminal proceedings are liable to be
quashed where their continuation would amount to an abuse of
the process of law, or where such proceedings are initiated or
continued in contravention of express statutory provisions. One
of the recognized categories laid down therein squarely covers
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cases where continuation of proceedings results in manifest
injustice due to clear legal infirmities.
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Article 21 in Constitution of India [Constitution]
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