Karan Veer v. State of U.P. and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court declined to quash the FIR under Section 135-1(a) of the Indian Electricity Act. Instead, it directed non-arrest of the petitioner until the police filed the report under Section 173(2) of Cr.P.C., balancing the seriousness of the cognizable offence with investigation requirements.
What did the court decide?
Directed non-arrest of the petitioner until the filing of the police report under Section 173(2) Cr.P.C.; directed cooperation with the Investigating Agency.