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
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
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