In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice C.T. Ravikumar and Justice Sanjay Karol clarified the independent applicability of Section 174A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which penalizes non-appearance in response to a proclamation. The Court held that even if the underlying case is quashed or resolved, non-appearance during the effective
Accused Can Be Penalized Under Section 174A IPC for Non-Appearance Despite Quashing of Underlying Case: Supreme Court
