IN THE HIGH COURT OF ALLAHABAD
Hon'ble Vinod Diwakar,J.
Subhash Chandra – Appellant
Versus
State of U.P. – Respondent
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| 1. factual background of the case involving allegations of forgery. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments presented by both parties regarding the investigation and evidence. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. court's observations on investigative practices and the need for reform. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32) |
| 4. court's decision to quash fir and discussion on the malicious intent behind the prosecution. (Para 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39) |
| 5. final conclusion and directions for future compliance and training. (Para 40 , 42) |
1. Heard Shri N.I. Zafri, learned Senior Counsel, assisted by Shri Gaurav Pundir, learned counsel for the applicants, Shri S.K. Mishra, learned counsel for the complainant and learned Additional Advocate General, assisted by Shri J.K. Upadhyay, learned A.G.A. for the Staterespondent.
2. Succinctly, the crux of the allegations are that the complainant's father had four shops in his name bearing no.7/11, 7/1, 7/2, 7/8, and his mother had two shops in her name bearing No. 7/11 and 7/4, respectively, situated at Ramganj, Sarai Hakeem Bannaderi, District Aligarh. Petitioner no. 3, who is the eld
The court quashed the FIR due to lack of evidence and malicious intent by the complainant, emphasizing the need for fair investigative practices and adherence to legal standards.
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