Mohammad Kaleem v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors., Decided on 17.03.2026

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Supreme Court of India 17 Mar 2026
The Supreme Court held that while exercising power under Section 319 CrPC, courts must not conduct a mini-trial by closely examining contradictions or testing witness credibility as if deciding the case finally. Where evidence recorded during trial is strong enough to show involvement of persons not originally arraigned, they may be summoned as additional accused.

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