Trace Your Case

ISSUE:

Whether private complaint can be quashed at initial stage where evidence has to be recorded, witnesses have to be examined and charges have to be formed?

RULE:

In a case of a private complaint there are two stages, one is taking cognizance and the other is framing charges. If there would be a grave suspicion that the accused would have committed an offence, it is enough for the Court to frame charges.

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