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

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

‘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'

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