Pramila Devi v. The State of Jharkhand

The Supreme Court addressed whether a Magistrate must provide detailed reasoning when taking cognizance of an offense, ultimately setting aside a High Court order for lack of interference.


Case Details

  • Case Name: Pramila Devi v. The State of Jharkhand
  • Citation: 2025 INSC 560. (Supreme Court of India)
  • Decision Date: 23-04-2025
  • List of Acts: Indian Penal Code, 1860; The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; General Principles of Law

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