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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
RAKESH KAINTHLA
Jyoti Peris – Appellant
Versus
Central Bureau of Investigation – Respondent
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| 1. alleged conspiracy to forge documents for grant-in-aid. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. discharge sought due to insufficient, hearsay evidence. (Para 3) |
| 3. photocopies with signatures justify framing charges. (Para 4) |
| 4. prima facie material permits charge framing stage. (Para 5) |
| 5. no direct evidence links director to forgery. (Para 6 , 10) |
| 6. director liable as active conspirator beneficiary. (Para 7 , 11) |
| 7. framing charges tests prima facie case only. (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 8. no vicarious liability for directors sans active role. (Para 17 , 18 , 19) |
| 9. no signature match or conspiracy meeting of minds. (Para 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26) |
| 10. discharge petitioner for lack of evidence. (Para 28 , 29) |
JUDGMENT :
RAKESH KAINTHLA, J.
1. The petitioner has filed the present petition for quashing of the order dated 06.7.2024, passed by learned Special Judge (CBI), Shimla (learned Trial Court), vide which the application filed by the petitioner (accused before the learned Trial Court) seeking her discharge was dismissed. (Parties shall hereinafter be referred to in the same manner as they are arrayed before the learned Trial Court for convenience.)
2. Briefly stated, the facts givin
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