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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
Ambuj Nath
Shafique Anwar @ Safique Anwar – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Ambuj Nath, J.
1.Heard the parties.
2. The petitioner has filed this application for quashing of entire criminal proceeding including the order dated 16.05.2017 passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Ranchi in connection with Complaint Case No.2664 of 2016, whereby and wherein, the learned Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Ranchi has found the prima facie case to be true under Sections 323 /379/420/34 of the I.P.C. in a very cryptic manner.
3. Attention has been drawn towards the order dated 16.05.2017 wherein the learned Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Ranchi has passed an order finding the prima facie case to be true in a very cryptic manner. No reason has been assigned in this order as to how the learned Judicial Magistrate has come to its Judicial satisfaction for finding the prima facie case to be true under Section 204 Cr.P.C.
4. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has relied upon the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court rendered in the case of “ JM Laboratories and Other Vrs. State of Andhra Pradesh and Another ” as reported in [2025 SCC OnLine SC 208], wherein the Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that;
“7. It will be relevant to refer
An order under Section 204 of the Cr.P.C. cannot be valid unless the Magistrate provides clear reasoning to establish a prima facie case, ensuring ample judicial consideration.
A Magistrate must provide adequate reasoning in a cognizance order to demonstrate a prima facie case; failure to do so invalidates the order.
A cognizance order must provide sufficient reasoning to establish a prima facie case; failure to do so renders the order invalid.
A Magistrate must provide clear reasoning and apply mind to the facts before summoning an accused, as criminal proceedings cannot commence as a matter of course.
Summoning of accused in a criminal case is a serious matter – Criminal law cannot be set into motion as a matter of course.
The Magistrate must provide sufficient reasoning when summoning an accused, reflecting a proper application of mind to the facts and law, as established in relevant case law.
The Magistrate must provide a reasoned order reflecting application of mind when summoning accused, ensuring sufficient grounds exist for proceeding with the case.
The summoning of an accused in a criminal case is a serious matter and the order must reflect that the Magistrate had applied his mind to the facts and the law applicable.
The inquiry under Section 202 Cr.P.C. is mandatory when the accused resides beyond the Magistrate's jurisdiction, and summoning an accused in a criminal case is a serious matter requiring the applica....
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