Prosecution In Serious Offences Like Rape Cannot Be Withdrawn Based On Forgiveness Of Victim: Meghalaya High Court

In a significant ruling, the High Court of Meghalaya, presided by Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, has dismissed a petition seeking to quash an FIR and subsequent criminal proceedings under Section 376D and Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case involves two accused, Shri Tenzin Tsephel and Shri Jigme Sonam, both residents of East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, who had sought relief under Section 482 of the…