Crime & Law · India
Bombay High Court Fines Police for Denying FIR Copies to Accused
The Bombay High Court has imposed a fine on a police official for failing to provide copies of First Information Reports (FIRs) to accused individuals. The court expressed strong disapproval of this practice, specifically penalizing the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Palghar police station. This ruling underscores the judiciary's stance on ensuring due process and transparency in police procedures.
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- Centre (2): Deccan Herald, The New Indian Express