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Station Diary Entry - Lodged by defendant with police, providing information under tense family circumstances; court found the entry was made with reasonable and probable cause Ramesh Chandra Singh Mohapatra VS Jagannath Singh Mohaoatra - Orissa.
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Witness Intimation - Recorded in the station diary, with some entries (e.g., memo from the deceased) sent to police; court allowed production of such diary entries under Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code Chandrabhan S/o. Shyamrao Kale VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay.
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Withholding of Diary (FIR) - Violating Section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code, withholding the station diary entry that constituted the FIR was deemed a procedural violation; court emphasized the importance of proper record maintenance BABAJI ALIAS BRAJA KUMAR MOHANTY VS STATE OF ORISSA - Orissa.
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Manipulation of Entry - While misconduct, manipulation in the station diary did not amount to willful contempt; original entries, such as the one dated 26.07.2008, were scrutinized, with courts assessing their integrity Sanjib Ku Das VS Ranjit Ku Prusty - Orissa.
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Diary Entry Evidence - Investigations noted that relevant diary entries (e.g., about Sheoji Singh’s killing) were drawn but not always recorded properly; courts required proper examination of such entries for fair trial Harendra Singh VS State Of Bihar - Patna.
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Court Remand & Record Examination - Courts remanded cases to examine the station diary entries and related investigations, emphasizing the diary’s role as relevant material; failure to produce or examine entries impacted convictions State of Bihar VS Bishwanath Choudhary - Patna.
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Role in Evidence & Defense - Station diary entries supported alibi defenses (e.g., accused at police station during murder); the entries played a crucial role in departmental inquiries and trial proceedings STATE VS BANAMALI DAS - Orissa.
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Diary as FIR - Court held that station diary entries cannot be treated as FIRs if they lack detailed information; proper FIRs must contain specific details, and diary entries alone are insufficient for initiating prosecution Sakhi Kumar VS State Of Bihar - Patna.
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Medical & Investigation Reports - Entries related to medical reports (e.g., sexual assault) were made in the station diary, enabling police action; such entries are pivotal in investigations Lalabhai Dahyabhai Satapara Prajapati VS State of Gujarat - Gujarat.
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Addressing Defense & Co-accused - Courts dismissed arguments that relied solely on station diary entries for acquittals or guilt assessments; proper evaluation of entries is necessary but not solely determinative Chinta Marandi @ Chintamani Marandi VS State of Orissa - Orissa.
Analysis & Conclusion:
Station diary entries serve as vital police records that document initial reports, witness statements, and investigative actions. They must be maintained accurately and transparently, as they can influence case outcomes, support defenses, or establish alibis. However, diary entries are not equivalent to FIRs unless they contain detailed information required by law. Courts emphasize the importance of proper record-keeping, timely production, and examination of these entries to uphold procedural fairness and ensure justice. Misconduct such as manipulation or withholding of diary entries can violate legal provisions (e.g., Section 154 of the CrPC) and affect case integrity. Overall, station diary entries are crucial, but their evidentiary value depends on their authenticity, completeness, and proper handling in judicial proceedings.
Search Results for "Station Diary Entry"
1975 0 Supreme(Ori) 9 • India - Orissa
S.K.RAY
diary entry and that the defendant had reasonable and probable cause to lodge the station diary entry, considering the tense family ... Finding of the Court: The court found that the defendant had lodged a station diary entry with the police, providing ... The court also held that the defendant had reasonable and probable cause to lodge the station diary entry, considering the tense ... Case No.....
2012 0 Supreme(Bom) 658 • India - Bombay
M.L.TAHALIYANI
diary entry in which the intimation given by a witness to the Police Station was recorded. ... Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure - Production of Medical Records and Station Diary Entry - The court allowed the ... diary entry. ... This statement of the deceased was sent to the concerned Police Station by writing a memo to the Police Station. The station diary #HL_START....
1990 0 Supreme(Ori) 272 • India - Orissa
K.C.JAGADEB ROY
The Court also found that the withholding of the station diary entry, which constituted the FIR, violated Section 154 of the Code ... Whether the withholding of the station diary entry, which constituted the FIR, violated Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure ... The Court held that the withholding of the station diary entry, which constituted the FIR, violated Section 154 of the Code of Criminal ... That apart, in the prese....
2018 0 Supreme(Ori) 864 • India - Orissa
SUJIT NARAYAN PRASAD
It also emphasized that the manipulation in the Station Diary Entry, while a misconduct, did not amount to willful and deliberate ... Additionally, the court had to determine whether the manipulation in the original Station Diary Entry amounted to contempt of court ... Diary Entry. ... Opposite parties have produced the original copy of the Station Diary Entry dated 26.07.2008, wherein it was reco....
2001 0 Supreme(Pat) 889 • India - Patna
R.N.PRASAD, B.N.P.SINGH
Diary entry. ... Diary entry. ... Diary entry in reaching its decision. ... Contentions were raised that, though, it would appear from the evidence of Investigating Officer, that shortly on receipt of message about killing of Sheoji Singh, Station Diary Entry No. 173 was drawn up at Police Station, but said Station Diary Entry was never placed on the record by t....
2014 0 Supreme(Pat) 157 • India - Patna
SAMARENDRA PRATAP SINGH, I. A. ANSARI
and case remanded to Court below with direction to examine Investigating Officer with respect to Station diary entry and then to ... diary entry on record which would be a relevant material – Impugned judgment and order of conviction and sentence hereby set aside ... towards guilt of accused persons – None of parties should be prejudiced on account of omission on part of prosecution to bring station ... The matter, as such is required to be remanded to the learned trial Court to take f....
1959 0 Supreme(Ori) 50 • India - Orissa
R.L.NARASIMHAM
Issues: Whether the departmental enquiry conducted by the ASP was made with a view to explain away the station diary entry ... diary entry that was crucial in a murder trial. ... The entry suggested that two accused persons were at a police station at the time of the murder, supporting their alibi defense. ... On the same day at about 6 p. m. a station diary entry was made at Lalbag Police Station#HL_END....
1990 0 Supreme(Pat) 431 • India - Patna
S.B.SINHA, R.N.SAHAY
Whether the Station diary entry could be treated as a first information report. Ratio Decidendi: 1. ... The court also held that the Station diary entry, which was relied upon by the appellant as a first information report, could not ... The court held that the Station diary entry could not be treated as a first information report because it did not contain any detail ... From a perusal of the Station dia....
2013 0 Supreme(Guj) 725 • India - Gujarat
R.D.KOTHARI
and pursuant to that, station diary entry was made in the said police station. ... Pursuant to station diary entry, police proceeded to record statement of Bhavnaben. ... Dahyabhai has forcibly committed sexual intercourse with her, therefore she become pregnant, doctor has reported this to Chotila Police Station ... The doctor has reported this to Chotila Police Station and pursuant to that, station diar....
2022 0 Supreme(Ori) 145 • India - Orissa
SASHIKANTA MISHRA, ASHOK KUMAR BEHERA
The court also addressed the defense's arguments regarding the Station Diary Entry and the acquittal of the co-accused, dismissing ... Diary Entry and the acquittal of the co-accused. ... Issues: The issues involved the assault, injuries, motive, and the validity of the defense's arguments regarding the Station ... Coming to the contentions raised before this Court, it is contended that the courts below ought to have taken note of the fact that there was a Station #H....
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