S. 319 CrPC | Accused Who Was Dropped By Police In Chargesheet Can Be Summoned As Additional Accused By Court : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled under Section 319 of the CrPC that an accused, who was dropped by the police during the investigation but later excluded from the charge sheet, can still be summoned by the court as an additional accused. The court held that the trial court has the discretion to invoke this provision if sufficient material comes to light during the trial to suggest the involvement of the individual. This decision provides clarity on the scope of the court’s powers to summon individuals as accused, ensuring justice is served based on emerging evidence during the trial process.