Unnikrishnan Master, v. P.S. Sasikumar
Case brief
What is this about?
The Kerala High Court dismissed revision petitions challenging orders framing charges under Sections 138 of the NI Act and 420 of the IPC. The court held that a Magistrate can frame charges under Section 246 Cr.PC after recording evidence under Section 244 Cr.PC even without initial cognizance, and that jurisdiction over one offence in a transaction extends to others under Section 178(d) Cr.PC.
What did the court decide?
All revision petitions are dismissed; the trial shall proceed on the offences under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code.