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Supreme Court Quashes Rape and Assault FIRs on Grounds of Settlement: “Continuation of Criminal Proceedings Would Only Disturb Complainant’s Peace and Serve No Purpose”

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court allowed the appeals and quashed two FIRs—one involving allegations of sexual assault under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code, and another concerning physical assault…

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Rawlaw July 15, 2025

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