Supreme Court of India · 2023-08-08
Salib @ Shalu @ Salim vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Salib @ Shalu @ Salim
- Respondent
- The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Author
- B.R. Gavai
- Bench
- B.R. Gavai
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Salib @ Shalu @ Salim challenging the High Court's refusal to quash an FIR under Section 506 IPC. The court found that the High Court had correctly assessed the circumstances surrounding the FIR and upheld the decision, emphasizing the importance of allowing the investigation to proceed. The ruling reinforces the principle that the quashing of FIRs should be approached with caution, particularly in cases involving allegations of criminal intimidation.