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Centre’s assurance cannot override statutory processes governing withdrawal of FIRs, experts say

thehindu.com · 12dShare

‘Once an FIR has been registered, it cannot simply be cancelled; police can file a closure report if it finds no material to proceed or the public prosecutor may seek withdrawal from prosecution; however, court can reject them and still order a fresh probe'

First report: Centre’s assurance cannot override statutory processes governing withdrawal of FIRs, experts say — thehindu.com, 13d