Shashi Kant v. State of U.P. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought quashing of an FIR on grounds of false allegations. Court refused quashing as allegations constitute a cognizable offence but granted interim direction not to arrest petitioner during investigation under Section 173 Cr.P.C. if he cooperates.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner directed not to be arrested till submission of charge-sheet under Section 173 Cr.P.C. conditioned on cooperation in investigation.