SC Quashes Rape Case To Do 'Complete Justice' To Accused And Victim Who Settled It [Read Order]

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30 Nov 2019 11:42 AM IST

  • SC Quashes Rape Case To Do Complete Justice To Accused And Victim Who Settled It [Read Order]

    "In our opinion, the relief claimed by the appellant to quash the criminal proceedings pending against him deserves to be acceded to for doing complete justice to the parties concerned. "

    The Supreme Court recently quashed a 'rape case' on the ground of settlement between the accused and the victim for doing complete justice to the parties concerned. The Kerala High Court had refused to quash the case against Saju PR observing that it was not inclined to quash the proceedings for offence punishable under section 376 IPC, on consent. In appeal filed before the Apex Court, it...

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