Supreme Court: S. 225 BNSS | Magistrate Must Conduct Inquiry Or Order Probe Before Proceeding Against Accused Outside Jurisdiction

A Magistrate must conduct an inquiry himself or direct an investigation under Section 225 BNSS before issuing process against an accused who resides outside the territorial jurisdiction of the Court. Direct issuance of summons or process without complying with the mandatory procedure under Section 225 BNSS is impermissible. 

 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. OF 2026

(@ SLP (CRL.) No.5873/2026)

RAJEEV MEHTA @ RAJIV KISHOR KIRTILAL MEHTA 

Vs

PARAM BIR SINGH

Dated: APRIL 10, 2026

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