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HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY
Rajesh S. Patil, A. S. Gadkari, JJ
Ms. Farah Deeba – Appellant
Versus
The State of Maharashtra – Respondent
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| 1. the petition seeks to quash an fir based on social media expressions regarding national pride. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. the petitioner contends mental health and attempts to apologize for her statements. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. the court assesses the intention and implications of the petitioner's online remarks. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 4. procedural issues regarding notice are viewed unfavorably by the court. (Para 11 , 12) |
| 5. the court aligns with various precedents on the approach to quashing criminal proceedings. (Para 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 6. the petition was dismissed based on the assessment of prima facie evidence. (Para 16 , 17) |
JUDGMENT (PER : RAJESH S. PATIL, J.) :-
1) By this Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India r/w Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure , the Petitioner is seeking quashing of First Information Report (FIR) No. 178 of 2025, dated 15th May 2025, registered with Kalepadal Police Station, Pune, for the offences punishable under Sections 152 , 196, 197, 352 and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 (for short ‘BNS 2023’).
2) Heard Mr. Sathe, learned Advocate for the Petitioner and Smt. Deshmukh, learned APP for State. Perused entire reco
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