Judicial Forum Meant to Protect Rights, Not Harass Individuals: Criticism for Suppressing Facts by Complainant: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed a complaint filed under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), after expressing displeasure over the complainant's actions in filing a false affidavit. The complainant had alleged that the police did not act on his initial complaint, despite the fact that the police had already conducted a thorough inquiry into the incident. The High Court found that the complainant had suppressed vital…