Supreme Court ruled that people not initially accused can’t demand a hearing before being summoned for trial, clarifying the procedure under Section 319 CrPC. Jamin and Akil will now face trial in a 2009 murder case.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that no person can be deprived of their property without adequate compensation as per the law, reaffirming the constitutional right under Article 300-A. The case involved appellants whose residential plots were acquired for the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor Project but were denied compensation for 22 years due to delays by the state and KIADB. The Court criticized this injustice, stating that compensation based on outdated market rates would mock constitutional provisions. Exercising its powers under Article 142, the Court directed a revised market value calculation and quashed the lower court’s judgment.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of Section 311A of the CrPC, clarifying that arrest is not mandatory for obtaining specimen signatures during investigations. It stated that the proviso is directory, not mandatory, allowing individuals to voluntarily provide samples without being arrested. This interpretation aligns with similar provisions in the Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), ensuring investigative efficiency without infringing on fundamental rights.