India, June 28 -- Trial courts must not causally issue summons to an individual as an accused without good reason, the Delhi high court said while quashing the summons issued to a man in connection with a Rs.98 lakh cheating case.

A bench of justice Amit Mahajan observed that issuance of summons is a serious issue and the summoning order must reflect application of mind.

"Issuance of summons is a serious issue and it is imperative that the summoning order shows due application of mind and examination of the facts of the case as well as the evidence on record," said justice Mahajan in his June 23 ruling. "Merely taking note of the facts and recording prima facie satisfaction, without giving any reasons for the same, is insufficient."

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