S.Vignesh Selvaraj v. the Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner sought quashing of an FIR based on a consent affidavit from the complainant. The High Court refused the plea, holding that once a final report is filed and cognizance taken, the Magistrate's process cannot be bypassed by a consensual withdrawal before this Court. The petition was disposed of with liberty to approach the trial court.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to approach the trial court for appropriate remedy.