B. Jyothiramoy, v. SHO
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging an FIR registered under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Prevention of Children) Act, 2000. The Court vacated an earlier interim stay on prosecution proceedings, permitting the investigating agency to complete the investigation and file a final report, while ensuring the petitioner was not arrested during this phase.
What did the court decide?
The interim stay on proceedings is vacated; the investigating agency is permitted to complete the investigation and file a final report without arresting the petitioner.