X Victim / Complainant in Fir No. 250/2024 Pratapgarh v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Deptt. Lko and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Fair and impartial investigation of FIR No. 250/2024 dated 08/11/2024 (PS Sangramgarh, District Pratapgarh; Ss.76, 115(2), 352, 351(3) BNS; Ss.3(1)(da), 3(1)(dha), 3(2)(va) SC/ST Act; rape complaint; alleged Investigating Officer inaction); writ of mandamus refused in favour of statutory remedy; petitioner directed to Judicial Magistrate under Section 175(3) B.N.S.S. / Section 156(3) Cr.P.C.; magistrate's wide powers to direct, ensure and monitor investigation; Sakiri Vasu v. State of U.P., (2008) 2 SCC 409 relied on; arrest of respondent no. 4 sought; Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench; neutral citation 2025:AHC-LKO:43830-DB; decided 29 July 2025.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the petitioner to approach the Magistrate concerned under Section 175(3) of B.N.S.S. (corresponding Section 156(3) Cr.P.C.), who shall look into the matter and ensure that justice is done to the Complainant/Informant.