Unnikrishnan Master v. P.S.Sasikumar
Case brief
What is this about?
This High Court Common Order dismissed four criminal revision petitions challenging orders that framed charges under Sections 420 IPC and 138 NI Act. The Court held that framing charges based on Section 244 evidence is procedural and earlier cognizance is unnecessary. It also ruled the Court had jurisdiction under Section 178 Cr.P.C. to try offences from the same transaction.
What did the court decide?
All criminal revision petitions under Sections 357/401 Cr.P.C. were dismissed, affirming the lower orders.