Supreme Court Clarifies Rules on Further Investigation After Closure Report: Do Police Need Court Permission to Reopen a Case?
Police cannot proceed with further investigation after filing a closure report or charge-sheet unless they obtain permission from the concerned Magistrate. Quick Summary The Supreme Court has reiterated that police cannot conduct further investigation after filing a closure report or charge-sheet without obtaining permission from the concerned Magistrate, even though Section 173(8) CrPC does not expressly require such approval. The Court quashed the FIR and subsequent charge-
Aditya
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Supreme Court: POCSO Principles Must Guide Child Custody and Visitation Cases Involving Child Sexual Abuse Victims
Quick Summary The Supreme Court has ruled that the child-protective principles of the POCSO Act should guide custody, visitation, and parental access disputes involving child victims of sexual abuse. The Court emphasized that repeated psychological evaluations, questioning, and legal interactions may themselves become a source of trauma for children. Referring to Sections 24, 33(5), 36, and 39 of the POCSO Act, the Court highlighted the principles of minimum exposure and mini
Prateek
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