Madhukar vs State Of Maharashtra 2025 INSC 819 - Rape Case FIR Quashed
Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 - Section 482; Indian Penal Code 1860 - Section 376 - Offence under Section 376 IPC is undoubtedly of a grave and heinous nature. Ordinarily, quashing of proceedings involving such offences on the ground of settlement between the parties is discouraged and should not be permitted lightly. However, the power of the Court under Section 482 CrPC to secure the ends of justice is not constrained by a rigid formula and must be exercised with reference to the facts of each case. [Context: SC quashed FIR in rape case noticing that the informant has unequivocally expressed her desire not to pursue the case.]
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