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Supreme Court of India · 2025-05-14

Lal Mohd vs State Of U.P

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Lal Mohd
Respondent
State Of U.P
Author
Vikram Nath
Bench
Vikram Nath

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the quashing of an FIR under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters & Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, by the High Court. The appellants, members of a political party, sought to quash the FIR, but the High Court upheld the order. The Court examined the procedural aspects and the grounds for quashing the FIR but found no merit in the appeal. The judgment emphasizes the importance of maintaining law and order and the Court's limited scope in interfering with FIRs unless there are compelling reasons.

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