Section 354 IPC | Molestation FIR Quashed Amid Serious Investigation Lapses and Missing Mandatory Statement: Bombay High Court

In an important judgment concerning fair investigation and compliance with statutory safeguards, the Bombay High Court quashed a molestation case registered against Nandakumar Sukumar Panicker after finding serious procedural lapses during the investigation. The Court held that mandatory legal requirements were not followed and observed that continuing the prosecution would not serve the interests of justice. Background of the Case The matter arose from a petition filed by Nandakumar Sukumar…