Final report Archives

Sensitise all PPs across the State to deal with final reports, placed before them for scrutiny, at the earliest; Madras HC directs Director of Prosecution

The final report placed for scrutiny before the Public Prosecutor is not for the purpose of getting an opinion from the Public Prosecutor

Case Briefs High Courts

Himachal Pradesh High Court | Person cannot be branded as ‘Suspect’ in Final Report in absence of incriminating material

“When in the course of investigation, the Investigating Officer has not found anything incriminating against someone, then reflecting him or her as a ‘suspect’ in the Investigation Report, is not acceptable in law, as the word ‘suspect’ undoubtedly casts a stigma on such a person.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court directs registration of FIR in an alleged rape by BJP Leader Shahnawaz Hussain after noticing complete reluctance on part of police authorities

Delhi High Court: In a case of allegations of rape and sexual assault leveled against the BJP leader Syed Shehanawaz Hussain (‘petitioner’),