This document contains the judgement from the Supreme Court of India in the case of Nahar Singh versus the State of Uttar Pradesh. It addresses a key legal question regarding a Magistrate's power to take cognizance of an offence and issue summons to individuals not initially named in a police report. The judgement delves into relevant sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure and cites previous landmark cases. It is essential reading for legal professionals, students, and anyone interested in Indian criminal jurisprudence.