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2004 4 Supreme 460 : The order of police remand is a pure and simple interlocutory order, and in view of the bar created by sub-section (2) of Section 397 Cr.P.C., a revision against the said order is not maintainable. The High Court erred in entertaining the revision against the order dated 6.11.2001 of the Metropolitan Magistrate granting police custody of the accused Joy Immaculate for one day. The order of remand has no bearing on the proceedings of the trial itself nor can it have any effect on the ultimate decision of the case. Therefore, it cannot be categorised even as an ''''intermediate order'''' under the test laid down in Madhu Limaye''''s case.Checking relevance for Rameshwar Prasad VS State of Rajasthan...

2009 0 Supreme(SC) 438 : The High Court has the authority to quash and set aside a remand order passed by the Appellate Court in a criminal case, even if the remand was made to fill lacunae, as such an exercise is not permissible under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In this case, the High Court correctly set aside the remand order dated 16.4.2004, which had directed a fresh trial due to certain lacunae, but failed to examine the appeal on merits. The Supreme Court held that while the remand order was invalid, the High Court should have examined the case on merits instead of merely upholding the trial court''''s conviction without review. This establishes that a challenge to a remand order in criminal revision is permissible, and the High Court may set aside such an order if it is contrary to settled law, but must also proceed to examine the appeal on merits when the remand is quashed.Checking relevance for Raj Kumar Khemka VS State of Uttar Pradesh...

2003 0 Supreme(SC) 1569 : The Revisional Court can grant relief only in exceptional circumstances and has no jurisdiction to reverse the finding of acquittal into conviction. A remand order by the Revisional Court is not justified if it is based on extraneous considerations or not on permissible grounds under the law. The High Court''''s refusal to interfere with an unjustified remand order was also deemed unjustified. The appeal was allowed, and the order of acquittal by the trial court was restored.Checking relevance for Susanta Dey VS Babli Majumdar...

2019 0 Supreme(SC) 370 : In a criminal revision challenging a remand order, the High Court must not decide the merits of the case on its own. If the remand order by the Appellate Court is found to be illegal, the High Court is legally obligated to remand the case back to the Appellate Court for a fresh decision on merits, rather than directly sentencing the accused or awarding compensation. The High Court committed a jurisdictional error by bypassing this procedure and deciding the complaint on merits, thereby setting aside both the Appellate Court''''s remand order and the High Court''''s own impugned order. The Appellate Court is directed to decide the appeal afresh on merits based on the existing record, without being influenced by prior observations.Checking relevance for GAUTAM NAVLAKHA VS NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY...

2021 0 Supreme(SC) 257 : An order under Section 167 of the Cr.P.C. is purely an interlocutory order, and no revision is maintainable against it under Section 397 of the Cr.P.C. However, a petition under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. cannot be ruled out. When a person arrested in a non-bailable offence is in custody, a court other than the High Court or Court of Session can release him on bail under Section 437 of the Cr.P.C. Ordinarily, when a court considers a request for remand, there would be an application for bail. If bail is not granted, the order of remand follows. Although an application under Section 397 would not lie against a remand, an application for bail would lie under Section 439. The High Court or Court of Session may consider the legality and need for remand in an application under Section 439.


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  • Remand Order Challenge - Challenges to remand orders in criminal revision primarily focus on procedural correctness, jurisdiction, and scope of appellate review. Courts often scrutinize whether the remand was legally justified and whether proper procedures were followed. ["2023 0 Supreme(Mad) 1408"], ["2023 0 Supreme(All) 1846"], ["2025 Supreme(GUJ) 531"], ["2025 0 Supreme(HP) 16"], ["2023 0 Supreme(All) 171"], ["2022 0 Supreme(Telangana) 812"], ["2023 0 Supreme(Mad) 3313"], ["2024 0 Supreme(Guj) 1643"]

  • Scope of Revision and Jurisdiction - In criminal revision, courts have a limited scope, generally confined to examining legality, jurisdiction, or procedural errors. They do not typically re-assess factual findings or order fresh trials unless a clear illegality is established. Remand orders are subject to revision only if made without jurisdiction or in violation of law. ["2025 0 Supreme(HP) 16"], ["2023 0 Supreme(All) 171"]

  • Interlocutory vs. Final Orders - Criminal revision is generally maintainable against final orders, such as convictions or sentences, but not against interlocutory or procedural orders like remands unless they cause substantial injustice or are illegal. Some judgments explicitly state that interlocutory orders, including remands, are not revisable unless they violate legal principles. ["2022 0 Supreme(Telangana) 812"]

  • Specific Case Insights - Several cases highlight that courts cannot confirm only part of a remand order (e.g., conviction but not sentence) or pass remand orders that violate legal mandates. Remand orders passed without proper jurisdiction or in contravention of statutory provisions are liable to be set aside. For instance, orders that review or modify previous orders without jurisdiction are challenged successfully. ["2025 0 Supreme(HP) 55"], ["2023 0 Supreme(Mad) 1408"], ["2023 0 Supreme(All) 1846"]

  • Maintainability of Criminal Revision - The courts have clarified that criminal revision is not maintainable against interlocutory orders like remand unless they are illegal or beyond jurisdiction. The challenge must demonstrate a violation of procedural law or jurisdictional error to succeed. ["2022 0 Supreme(Telangana) 812"], ["2023 0 Supreme(All) 171"]

  • Conclusion - Challenges to remand orders in criminal revision are permissible when the order is illegal, passed without jurisdiction, or in violation of statutory procedures. Courts are cautious to restrict revision to substantive legal errors, emphasizing that remand orders are generally not revisable unless they are inherently unlawful or procedural irregularities are evident. Proper adherence to legal standards during remand is crucial for the order's validity.

Challenging Remand Orders in Criminal Revision: The Bar Under Section 397(2) CrPC

Can You Challenge Remand Orders in Criminal Revision?

In the intricate world of criminal procedure in India, remand orders play a pivotal role during investigations. But what happens when an accused believes a remand order is unjust? Can it be challenged through a criminal revision petition? This question arises frequently for those navigating the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC), particularly under Sections 167 and 397.

This blog post breaks down the legal landscape, drawing from established precedents and statutory provisions. Note: This is general information based on judicial interpretations and not specific legal advice. Consult a qualified lawyer for your case.

Understanding Remand Orders Under CrPC

Remand orders, typically issued under Section 167 CrPC, allow police custody or judicial custody during investigation when detention beyond 24 hours requires magistrate approval. These orders ensure investigations proceed without unduly prejudicing the accused's liberty.

However, the Remand Order Challenge in Criminal Revision is a common query. Generally, such challenges face significant hurdles due to the interlocutory nature of remand orders.

Main Legal Finding: Revision Generally Not Maintainable

A challenge to a remand order in a criminal revision is generally not maintainable. Remand orders under Section 167 CrPC are considered interlocutory—they do not decide the core merits of the case but facilitate procedural steps like investigation. This attracts the bar under Section 397(2) CrPC, which prohibits revisions against interlocutory orders. [

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