Rajendra Kumar v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Deptt. Lko. and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition seeking quashing of an FIR under Sections 326-A, 504 and 506 IPC for alleged acid attack, with the petitioner contending false implication after he lodged an FIR against the informant. The court sought instructions on whether any acid burn injury exists and granted interim protection from arrest subject to cooperation in investigation.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner not to be arrested on basis of the FIR unless sufficient and cogent evidence is available, subject to cooperation in investigation.