Dablu Kujur vs The State Of Jharkhand

insc-2024-197 Supreme Court of India 12 March 2024 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 1511 OF 2024; SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (Crl.) No.2874 OF 2023 • 12 min read

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Case Significance

Dablu Kujur vs The State Of Jharkhand is a Supreme Court of India decision dated March 12, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-197). The appellant sought bail in a murder case registered under Sections 302, 120-B/34 IPC and the Arms Act; his bail application was dismissed as the trial was at its final stage. The Supreme Court used this case to issue nationwide directions on the quality of police chargesheets, requiring compliance with Sections 169, 170, and 173 of CrPC, including details of custodial status, bail history, prior convictions, and the identity and address of all witnesses. The directions apply to all police s The bench comprised Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal. The judgment was delivered by Justice Bela M. Trivedi.

Summary

The appellant sought bail in a murder case registered under Sections 302, 120-B/34 IPC and the Arms Act; his bail application was dismissed as the trial was at its final stage. The Supreme Court used this case to issue nationwide directions on the quality of police chargesheets, requiring compliance with Sections 169, 170, and 173 of CrPC, including details of custodial status, bail history, prior convictions, and the identity and address of all witnesses. The directions apply to all police stations across India with strict compliance mandated.

What was the outcome of Dablu Kujur vs The State Of Jharkhand?

The appellant sought bail in a murder case registered under Sections 302, 120-B/34 IPC and the Arms Act; his bail application was dismissed as the trial was at its final stage. The Supreme Court used ...

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