Disclosure of Spouse’s Separate Assets Required, Erroneous Cognizance under Representation of the People Act Curable; SC Remands Matter for Fresh Cognizance
The Court held that an error in taking cognizance under an incorrect statutory provision does not necessarily vitiate criminal proceedings. Under Section 465 CrPC, such an irregularity may be cured unless it results in a failure of justice or causes prejudice to the accused.