Court Rules Trial Courts Must Withhold Victim Statements Until Cognizance Is Taken on Chargesheet: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR registered under Sections 363 and 366 IPC and provided relief to the petitioners, Smt. Ujala and Arvind Kumar, from potential arrest. The judgment underscores the importance of personal liberty and consent in cases involving allegations under these sections of the Indian Penal Code. Background: Smt. Ujala and Arvind Kumar filed a writ petition seeking to quash the FIR…
