Jitan Bediya v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
In a criminal Miscellaneous Petition, the High Court of Jharkhand quashed impugned orders dated 30.08.2016 and 18.05.2017. The Court held that the lower court issued processes under Sections 82 and 83 Cr.P.C. mechanically without recording satisfaction that the accused was absconding or attempting to remove property. Being perfunctory and without application of judicial mind, the orders were decla
What did the court decide?
The impugned orders dated 30.08.2016 and 18.05.2017 for issuance of process under Sections 82 and 83 Cr.P.C. were quashed. The lower court was directed to pass a reasoned and speaking order.