Further Investigation Carried Out By Police Without A Court’s Prior Permission Cannot Be Treated As Legally Valid: Allahabad High Court

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.

Once Discharged no Longer Accused: Supreme Court Explains Discharge Holds Greater Value Than Acquittal in Criminal Cases India

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.