T. AMARNATH GOUD
Subal Bhowmik – Appellant
Versus
State of Tripura – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. quashing of fir and charge-sheet procedures (Para 2 , 3 , 9) |
| 2. nature of complaints and political context (Para 4 , 6 , 11 , 14 , 18) |
| 3. role of accused in fir and obstruction claims (Para 15 , 19 , 21) |
| 4. implications of delayed fir and investigative processes (Para 20 , 22 , 33 , 34) |
| 5. responsibilities of public representatives and law respect (Para 41 , 42) |
| 6. final ruling: dismissal of petition (Para 43) |
JUDGMENT
T. Amarnath Goud, J. - Heard Mr. S. Lodh, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. S.S. Dey, learned Advocate General assisted by Ms. A. Chakraborty, learned counsel and Mr. S. Debnath, learned Addl. Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondents.
2. This Criminal Petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for short 'Cr.P.C.'), is filed for invoking the inherent powers of this Court to prevent the abuse of the due process of law, and for quashing/setting aside the impugned complaint dated 09.08.2021 which has resulted in registration of Khowai P.S. Case No. 2021/KHW 077 dated 10.08.2021 against the petitioner and others under Sections-186/34 of IPC, the impugned order dated 10.08.2021 passed by the learned Chie
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Peaceful assembly and lawful demands do not constitute obstruction under IPC; FIR registration must comply with legal standards to prevent abuse of process.
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