Unnikrishnan Master v. P.S.Sasikumar
Case brief
What is this about?
In revision petitions seeking to set aside charge framing orders, the Kerala High Court held that a Magistrate can frame charges under Section 246 Cr.PC for offences under Sections 138 NI Act and 420 IPC even without prior initial cognizance, relying on Section 244 evidence.
What did the court decide?
All four criminal miscellaneous revision petitions were dismissed; impugned orders upholding the framing of charges under Sections 138 NI Act and 420 IPC were upheld.