P&H: Refuses to quash FIR in illegal mining case, says co-owners’ role must be tested at trial

(i) Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, Ss.4, 21(4), 22, 23A, Indian Penal Code, 1860, S.379, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Ss.156(3), 173, 190, 193, 220, 482 — Illegal mining — Quashing of FIR — Petitioners undisputedly are co-owners  in land, where illegal mining...

(ii) Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, Section 22, Indian Penal Code, 1860, S.379 — Cognizance of offences — Magistrate could well take cognizance of offence under MMDR Act and S.379 IPC and conduct joint trial under Section 220 Cr.P.C. as both offences are...

(ii) Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, Sections 21(4), 22, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 379, , Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.482 — Quashing of FIR —Whether petitioner had earlier complained to Deputy Commissioner about theft of earth from fields was disputed question of...