On the basis of a complaint lodged with the Police Station, Burra Bazar (Kolkata) an investigation was conducted by the police and the charge-sheet was filed before the Metropolitan Magistrate, Kolkata, against appellant

On the basis of a complaint lodged with the Police Station, Burra Bazar (Kolkata) an investigation was conducted by the police and the charge-sheet was filed before the Metropolitan Magistrate, Kolkata, against appellants and some other persons for offences under Sections 454, 380 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code, The Magistrate issued process to the accused and after hearing them a charge was framed against them for the said offences. The Metropolitan Magistrate who framed the charge opted to write a short order presumably for dismissing the petition filed by the appellants for discharging them. On appeal against the order, a learned Single Judge of the High Court sets aside the aforesaid order stating that it is clear from the order of the Magistrate that he had not taken into consideration the charge-sheet and the other papers submitted therewith for satisfying himself as to whether there is a prima facie case against the accused persons. He further directs him that if he decides to frame charge upon such satisfaction based on perusal of the charge-sheet and other papers submitted therewith, the learned Magistrate must record the fact of such perusal and his satisfaction, only then he shall proceed to frame the charge. In the light of judicial pronouncement, comment whether detailed written orders are required at every stage of trial or not specially, in case of framing of charges.