The Power to Discharge in Summons Cases Issued Upon Complaint: Judicial Divergence and Future Considerations

By Aditya Suresh Introduction The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 [“CrPC”] aims at consolidating the law pertaining to criminal procedure in India and seeks to ensure a fair and speedy trial, by encompassing the procedural powers and safeguards necessary for the purpose of effective criminal law administration. Chapter XX of the CrPC deals with the … Continue reading The Power to Discharge in Summons Cases Issued Upon Complaint: Judicial Divergence and Future Considerations