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SANJAY KAROL, N. KOTISWAR SINGH
Surendra Khawse – Appellant
Versus
State of Madhya Pradesh – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. background facts of the case (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 2. high court's rationale for dismissal (Para 9) |
| 3. discussion of legal statutes (Para 10 , 11) |
| 4. criteria for quashing fir (Para 12 , 14) |
| 5. conclusion: fir quashed (Para 15) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Leave Granted.
3. The brief facts leading to the impugned judgment are that the complainant, Respondent No. 2 herein was a Computer Operator employed at Suhagi Municipal Corporation where the appellant-accused was working as Assistant Revenue Inspector and in the course of regular interactions they became friendly with one another and such friendship eventually progressed further. It is important to note here that the complainant at an earlier point in time was married and had also begotten a son from the wedlock. This friendship and eventual physical intimacy turned sour which led to the instant proceedings.
5. Certain other facts are also required to be taken note of. The relationship having soured, the Appellant-accused filed a complaint under Section 155 Cr.P.C. [Code of Criminal Procedure 1973] on 24th April 2023 before P.S. Adhartaal District-Jabalpur alleging that the complainant with whom he does not want any rel
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