Supreme Court of India

Y. Abraham Ajith and Ors. v. Inspector of Police, Chennai and Anr.

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Bench Arijit Pasayat and C.K. Thakker JJ.
Decided 17 August 2004

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Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: Section 177- "Ordinarily "-Meaning of-Held: The word "ordinarily" indicates that the provision is a general one and must be read subject to the provisions contained in the Code-The exception implied by the word "ordinarily" need not be limited to those specially provided for by law. Section 177-Place of trial-Held: It is the place where the offence is committed-In essence it is the cause of action for initiation of the proceedings against the accused.

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