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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA
Sikander Singh – Appellant
Versus
Directorate of Enforcement, Gurugram – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J.
The petition has been filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short, ‘ BNSS ’), for setting aside order dated 22.11.2024, Annexure P-6, whereby Special Judge [under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (for short, ‘PMLA’)]-cum- Sessions Judge, Gurugram, dismissed the petitioner's application filed under Section 223 read with Section 511 of the seeking an opportunity of hearing before taking cognizance of offences alleged in prosecution complaint, dated 27.06.2024, filed against him. Prayer has also been made to set aside order dated 05.12.2024, Annexure P-8, whereby the Special Judge proceeded to take cognizance of the offences against the petitioner and summoned him along with other accused to face trial for commission of offences under Section 3 read with Section 70 punishable under Section 4 of the PMLA in case COMA-9-2024 titled Directorate of Enforcement v. Sikander Singh and others arising out of ECIR/GNZO/20/ 2021, dated 16.11.2021.
2. As per facts apparent on record, in brief, an enquiry, ECIR/GNZO/20/2021 dated 16.11.2021, pertaining to the aforementioned offences under the PMLA was registered by
The court established that a right to hearing under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita applies, requiring courts to afford such hearing before taking cognizance of offences against the accused.
The denial of an opportunity for a hearing before taking cognizance vitiates the cognizance order and subsequent proceedings under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, constituting a violation of ....
A magistrate must adhere to procedural safeguards, including providing the accused a hearing before taking cognizance, as mandated by Section 223 of BNSS; failure to comply renders the cognizance ord....
The court established that a magistrate must provide an opportunity for the accused to be heard before taking cognizance of criminal complaints, ensuring adherence to procedural justice under Section....
The court emphasized that under Section 223(1) of BNSS, a Magistrate must examine the complainant and provide the accused an opportunity to be heard before taking cognizance of an offence.
The court upheld that cognizance is taken of the offence rather than the offender, enabling supplementary complaints without violating prior hearing mandates, confirming no sanction under Section 197....
A Magistrate must examine the complainants and witnesses before issuing notices to the accused under Section 223(1) of BNSS, 2023, ensuring compliance with procedural mandates.
The court held that failure to provide an opportunity for hearing before summoning accused is a violation of procedural rights and Article 21 of the Constitution.
Cognizance of offences – Notice is to be issued to accused only after examination of Complainant and present witnesses.
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