Bam Lakhan v. Emperor. "Where several accused are charged for being habitual thieves and forming a gang for the purposes of their CriminalRevn. No. 95 of 1946, Decided on 27-8-1946, criminal activities, the case falls under S. 117 (5), Cri from order of Sessions Judge, Fyzadad, D/- 22-2-1946. minal P. C., and an enquiry held against all of them (a) Criminal P. C. (1898), S. 117 (5)--Joint inquiry jointly is not illegal.'* y of persons who have been associated together in matter under inquiry is permissible. [3] From the facts alleged and proved there Where the facts alleged are that the several accused is no substance in this contention. were constantly-associated in their criminal activities or [4] The next point raised by the learned at least had the reputation of being associates in various counsel for the applicant is that the allegations ·crimes a joint inquiry against them is permissible under S. 117 (5) : 33 2

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