Bhaskar Rai v. State of U.P. Principal Secretary (Home) and 7 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal Misc. Writ Petition No. 1702 of 2022, Allahabad High Court, decided 22.3.2022 by Ashwani Kumar Mishra J. and Rajnish Kumar J.; dismissed. Accused-petitioner Bhaskar Rai (in person) alleged fabricated medical report in Case Crime No. 131 of 2021, Ss. 308/323/504/506 IPC, P.S. Bardah, District Azamgarh; fresh Medical Board constituted at District Magistrate's intervention allegedly ignored by Investigating Authorities; A.G.A. informed investigation concluded 26.08.2021 with charge sheet filed; Court declined interference at post-charge-sheet stage, contentions left to appropriate forum; prayer to lodge complaint against responsible officers and informant held utterly misconceived. Counsel: G.A. for State; Subhash Chandra Yadav for informant.
What did the court decide?
The Court held it would not be justified in interfering with the matter at that stage, particularly as the investigation had already concluded, and the petitioner's rights and contentions were required to be examined at the appropriate forum.