A confessional FIR given by one accused cannot be used against the other accused including the maker further contents of such FIR cannot be read in evidence

Guidelines to the Courts to take control over investigation including sanctioning order

The offence under Section 195A IPC is a cognizable offence so the power of the police to take action in relation thereto under Sections 154 CrPC and 156 CrPC cannot be doubted

How to examine the witness through video conferencing is explained in this judgment but in a different way

To prove dacoity the offence of robbery must first be established in the case on hand settlement between the parties dilutes the allegation of ‘dishonest intention’ leading to dacoity hence matter quashed

High Courts shall not conduct ‘Mini Trial’ by embarking upon an enquiry about the credibility of the allegations in the complaint and the FIR

Co-accused confession to the police may have relevance only on the recovery made in furtherance of the said disclosure

POCSO is an individual crime further related parties were married and having a child together hence the case is quashed

Who can prefer the appeal against acquittal in the case initially registered by state police later transferred to CBI investigation is left open to decide in a suitable case

Even on a (private) complaint the Magistrate before taking cognizance is empowered to forward the complaint for investigation under section 156(3) Cr.P.C

Section 149 IPC: It is not necessary that each member of an unlawful assembly to commit overt act but once participation and sharing of a common object is proved every member is liable for the offence