HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
ANOOP KUMAR DHAND
“F” S/o MA @ G (At present accused lodged in Central Jail, Jaipur) – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
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| 1. fir quashing due to victim marrying accused. (Para 2 , 3 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. rape as a heinous crime requires careful handling by courts. (Para 8 , 10 , 11) |
| 3. balancing societal interests with justice and rehabilitation. (Para 9 , 13 , 22) |
| 4. quashing proceedings when victim's marriage ensures societal welfare. (Para 23 , 24) |
ORDER :
1. The present criminal misc. petition has been preferred for quashing of the FIR No. 256/2021 registered at the Police Station Amer, District Jaipur City (North) for the offence under Section 376 IPC and Section 3/4 of the POCSO Act.
2. Counsel for the petitioner submits that the respondent No. 2 lodged a report against the petitioner wherein the allegation of rape has been levelled against him and he is facing trial for the above stated offences before the Court of the Special Judge (POCSO Act cases) No.2, Jaipur Metropolitan-II, Jaipur. Counsel submits that now the victim and the petitioner have solemnized their marriage in accordance with Muslim rights and rituals on 14.05.2025 and their marriage has been registered on 15.05.2025 by the Competent Authority. Counsel submits that under the changed circumstances and in the interest of both the p
A marriage between the accused and victim can be grounds to quash a FIR for rape under certain circumstances, emphasizing the balance between justice and social welfare.
The court can quash POCSO proceedings if the circumstances indicate that continuing them would cause undue hardship, especially when the victim and accused have married.
The court held that marriage between the accused and the victim, along with their living together, can quash criminal proceedings under POCSO, reaffirming the principle that continued prosecution in ....
Ends of justice are higher than ends of mere law though justice has got to be administered in accordance with laws enacted by Legislature.
A grave criminal offence or serious economic offence or for that matter offence that has potentiality to create a dent in financial health of institutions, is not to be quashed on ground that there i....
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