Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction for Quashing FIRs, Charge-sheets, and Cognizance Orders
Introduction In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India, in the case of Pradnya Pranjal Kulkarni v. State of…
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Justice Nagarathna’s Ruling on Police Abuse and Legal Protection in G.C. Manjunath Case
It was made clear by the Supreme Court that public servants cannot be prosecuted without first receiving prior government authorization if their conduct are reasonably connected to their official duties. Invoking the legislative protections provided by the Criminal Procedure Code and the Police Act, it dismissed the proceedings against retired police personnel.