The High Court allowed the appellants' leave to appeal, setting aside the lower court's rejection of their challenge to the Police Officer's failure to name the Witwesh in the charge sheet. The charge sheet was quashed, and the appeal was dismissed for non-filing of the condonation of delay.
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S.B. Cri. Leave to Appeal No.-234/2018
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the rejection of charge sheet under Section 22(2)(a)(i)(c) of the JT Act was proper as the appellant failed to record the name of the Witwesh at the time of charge.
Whether the appellant is entitled to a quashing of the charge sheet on the basis of non-compliance with Section 22 of the JT Act.
Ramesh Chand
State of Rajasthan
J. H. V.
J. R. L.
As recorded by the court registry
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