Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) empowers a criminal court to summon and proceed against any person, not initially named as an accused, who appears to have committed an offence based on evidence emerging during an inquiry or trial.
Section 319 CrPC, Abetment to Suicide, Section 306 IPC, Alibi, Prima Facie Evidence, High Court Interference, Sworn Testimony, Criminal Trial.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 – Section 319 – Power to Summon Additional Accused – Scope and Threshold – Evidence Required – Revisional Jurisdiction of High Court.