Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 228 [Corresponding Secs. 251 of BNSS, 2023]–Framing of charge–Order of–How nature of sould be ?–A cryptic and omnibus order, bereft of discernible reasoning, falls foul of the settled principles governing the framing of charge–The framing of charge marks a serious stage in criminal proceedings, carrying grave consequences for the liberty and reputation of an accused–Such an order must withstand the minimal requirements of judicial scrutiny.
