AMIT KAUNDAL 2026.05.22 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh AMIT KAUNDAL 2026.05.22 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh AMIT KAUNDAL 2026.05.22 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh AMIT KAUNDAL 2026.05.22 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh AMIT KAUNDAL 2026.05.22 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh AMIT KAUNDAL 2026.05.22 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh In this regard, there is a catena of judgments laying down the principles governing the exercise of powers under Section 319 Cr.P.C., wherein it has consistently been held that where a person has been found innocent during investigation, the trial Court is required to consider the material collected during investigation before summoning such person to face trial and only strong and cogent evidence would justify invocation of such power. Reference can be made to the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Hardeep Singh versus State of Punjab and others (supra), wherein following observations have been made:- AMIT KAUNDAL 2026.05.22 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh 17. Furthermore, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Brijendra Singh and others versus State of Rajasthan (supra), while discussing the principles laid down by the Constitution Bench in Hardeep Singh versus State of Punjab and others (supra), held as under :- AMIT KAUNDAL 2026.05.22 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh AMIT KAUNDAL 2026.05.22 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh AMIT KAUNDAL 2026.05.22 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh AMIT KAUNDAL 2026.05.22 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh AMIT KAUNDAL 2026.05.22 12:57 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document Chandigarh