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Telangana High Court quashed criminal proceedings where the magistrate issued summons via rubber stamp without recording reasons, reinforcing that cognizance under BNSS demands genuine judicial evaluation. The ruling underscores that procedural formalities cannot substitute substantive judicial scrutiny, impacting magistrates' compliance with due process in criminal cases.

The Telangana High Court ruled that a magistrate must apply judicial mind and record reasons before taking cognizance under Section 190 Cr.P.C., quashing summons issued without reasoned orders. This reinforces procedural safeguards against arbitrary criminal proceedings, impacting accused persons and judicial officers handling criminal complaints.

The Telangana High Court quashes criminal proceedings where magistrate took cognizance without recording reasons, reaffirming that judicial application of mind is mandatory under Section 190 CrPC.