Day: February 13, 2026

Mere Prior Complaint by Accused Against Complainant Not Per Se Vexatious; Upholds Continuation of Trial: Calcutta High Court

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The Calcutta High Court while hearing the Criminal Revision found that the mere filing of a complaint by the instant petitioner against the de-facto complainant prior to her complaint cannot, by itself, be treated as vexatious or as constituting an abuse of the process of law if the trial is allowed to proceed in the … Read more

Summoning Order Passed Without Hearing the Party, Unconstitutional; Court Seeks Explanation from Judge: Allahabad High Court

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  The Allahabad High Court has taken serious note of a summoning order passed by the Special Judge (SC/ST Act), Bhadohi, observing that the accused was not granted an opportunity of hearing as required under the relevant provisions of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The Court examined the records, and observed that, “it appears that … Read more