1974 (5) TMI 120 - HC - Indian Laws

Summary

The petition under Section 561-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure sought to quash proceedings for trial under Section 174 of the Indian Penal Code. The petition succeeded as the petitioners were not within the jurisdiction of the police officer issuing the order under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The proceedings against the petitioners were quashed by the High Court of Himachal Pradesh.