Guru Bhutia v. State
Case brief
What is this about?
The Single Judge dismissed a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of an FIR, holding that the petition is not maintainable as the FIR disclosed a cognizable offence and the investigation status was unknown. The interim order was vacated.
What did the court decide?
The petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR is dismissed; interim order dated 27.06.2014 is vacated.
What the court decided
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the High Court can entertain a petition for quashing an FIR when the allegation discloses a cognizable offence and the status of investigation is unknown.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Guru Bhutia & others
- respondent
State of Odisha
- respondent
another
Coram
Case details
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