Gujarat High Court Quashes FIR Against Government Employee for Absence During COVID-19 Pandemic: Section 188 IPC and Disaster Management Act Offences Not Made Out as Order Was Not Promulgated by Public Servant. The court held that an order communicated via WhatsApp and telephonic instructions does not constitute a 'duly promulgated' order under Section 188 IPC, and the order to report to duty was not an order under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
17 Mar 2026The present application was filed by Fazal Mohammad Jusabji Khatri, a Deputy Executive Engineer, seeking quashing of FIR No. C. R. 1121101520051 of 20...
