In Lalita Kumari v Government of Uttar Pradesh (2013), which three categories did the Supreme Court…
Lalita Kumari lists matrimonial or family disputes, commercial offences and medical negligence as examples, alongside other categories. The list is illustrative. The inquiry…
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In Lalita Kumari v Government of Uttar Pradesh (2013), which three categories did the Supreme Court expressly list as examples where a preliminary inquiry might be appropriate under the then criminal procedure law?
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Correct answer A
Lalita Kumari lists matrimonial or family disputes, commercial offences and medical negligence as examples, alongside other categories.
The list is illustrative. The inquiry under the judgment serves to determine whether the information discloses a cognizable offence.
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Option A
The Supreme Court expressly listed all three as illustrative categories.
Option B
The judgment did not expressly list motor accident cases.
Option C
The judgment did not expressly list criminal trespass cases.
Option D
The judgment did not expressly list theft cases.
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