https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=310313 An order issuing summons under Section 204 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is valid only where the Magistrate applies mind to the material and records satisfaction that there is sufficient ground for proceeding. A printed proforma order, with only dates filled in and no indication that the record was considered, shows a mechanical exercise and does not meet the statutory threshold. Such a summons order is liable to be set aside, and the matter must be reconsidered by the Magistrate in accordance with law. en-us Thu, 31 Jan 1991 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:34:39 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=310313 An order issuing summons under Section 204 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is valid only where the Magistrate applies mind to the material and records satisfaction that there is sufficient ground for proceeding. A printed proforma order, with only dates filled in and no indication that the record was considered, shows a mechanical exercise and does not meet the statutory threshold. Such a summons order is liable to be set aside, and the matter must be reconsidered by the Magistrate in accordance with law. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 31 Jan 1991 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=310313