Case Synopsis

Rajjan Lal @ Rajanu vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors

Synopsis :- This judgment authoritatively interprets Section 319 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. It establishes that the power to summon additional accused is a discretionary suo motu power of the court, not a complainant's right. It can only be invoked upon the court's satisfaction based on "strong and compelling" evidence adduced during the trial that indicates the person's involvement in the offence. Mere naming in the FIR, allegations of presence, or prior enmity, without evidence of active participation or shared criminal intent, are insufficient to meet this high threshold.

1. Heading of the Judgment

Case Name: Rajjan Lal @ Rajanu vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.
Citation: 2025 INSC 1421 (Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No.6108 of 2025)
Court: Supreme Court of India
Bench: Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice K. Vinod Chandran
Date of Judgment: December 09, 2025

2. Related Laws and Sections

The judgment centers on the interpretation and application of a specific provision of criminal procedure.

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