The Allahabad High Court held that police cannot conduct further investigation without prior court permission and clarified that taking cognizance twice in the same criminal case after commencement of trial proceedings is legally impermissible, while deciding a plea filed by Syed Mohammad Hamza.
Supreme Court of India ruled discharge stands higher than acquittal in criminal law. Bench of Dipankar Datta and KV Viswanathan held discharge reflects lack of sufficient material to even proceed with prosecution.
