Jan Mohd. and Others v. State of U.P. Thru. Addl. Chief Secy./Prin. Secy. Deptt. of Home, Govt. of U.P. Lucknow and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court hearing an application under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash proceedings against the applicant for statements allegedly defaming co-defendants and interfering with investigation. The court denied the prayer, holding that the applicant failed to disclose that he was a co-accused in a separate case and suppressed facts to secure quashing.
What did the court decide?
petitioner dismissed; at liberty to make corrections to existing FIR; no quashing of proceedings.