This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgment in Jogendra Nahak & Ors vs State Of Orissa & Ors, dated 4 August 1999. It addresses whether a magistrate can record statements under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure at the request of a witness, independent of the investigating agency. The judgment clarifies the scope of a magistrate's discretion in such cases and the circumstances under which such statements are permissible. This is essential reading for legal professionals, particularly those involved in criminal law and procedure.
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