In Brief
Dr. Ira Sinha purchased a defective biochemistry analyzer from a company and later lodged an FIR after discovering that original parts had been replaced with duplicates, as confirmed by the manufacturer's service report. The first FIR was quashed by the High Court. The second FIR, based on this new discovery, was also quashed by the High Court. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order, holding that a second complaint is permissible when based on facts discovered after the first complaint's disposal. Since prima facie material existed against the accused, the cognizance order was justified and the proceedings should continue.
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