Supreme Court Reverses High Court's Quashing of FIR in Cross-Case Involving Assault and Wrongful Restraint - Limitation Period for Cognizance Commences from Date of Offence, Not Charge-Sheet Filing, Under Sections 468 and 469 CrPC, with Delay Condonable Under Section 473. Court Emphasizes That Negligence of Investigating Officer Should Not Benefit Accused, Especially in Cases of Cross-FIRs Arising from Same Incident.
9 Apr 2026The dispute arose from cross-FIRs filed after an incident on 09.05.2011 involving the appellant-complainant and respondent-accused, an advocate. The a...
