Ram Nath and 3 Others v. State of U.P. and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Quashing of FIR refused; Article 226 writ petition; Case Crime No. 0075 of 2020; P.S. Gida, District Gorakhpur; Sections 147, 354(Gh), 323, 504, 506 IPC; Section 7/8 POCSO Act; Sections 3(1)(D)(Dh) SC/ST Atrocities Act; protection against arrest; Section 173(2) Cr.P.C.; interim protection during investigation; no medico legal injury or report; alleged quarrel on eve of Holi festival; minor girl aged 14; member of scheduled caste community; obscene photo taken while bathing; conditions to cooperate with investigation and not tamper with evidence; writ petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition finally disposed of with directions: FIR not quashed, but petitioners granted protection against arrest till submission of police report under Section 173(2) Cr.P.C., provided they cooperate in investigation and do not interfere with or tamper with evidence.