Criminal Procedure Code – Section 319 – Addition of Accused at pre-cognizable stage in private complaint in exercise of Section 319 of Cr.P.C. is not permissible – Eventually learned Magistrate was not justified in issuing summons to Respondent No.1 treating him to be accused

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA

CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION NO. 78/2026

(Corum : S.G. Chapalgaonkar, J.)

(Decided on 22.09.2026)

DAMACIANO FERNANDES … PETITIONER

VERSUS

GIRDHARILAL GANGANI AND ANR. … RESPONDENTS

 

Criminal Procedure Code – Section 319 – Addition of Accused at pre-cognizable stage in private complaint in exercise of Section 319 of Cr.P.C. is not permissible – Eventually learned Magistrate was not justified in issuing summons to Respondent No.1 treating him to be accused

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final order crwp78 of 2026

 

 

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