In Brief
In this criminal appeal, the Supreme Court considered whether the High Court was justified in quashing an FIR filed under Sections 376, 499, and 506(2) IPC. The appellant challenged the High Court's quashing order. The Court held that the exercise of power to quash an FIR under Section 482 CrPC depends on the contents of the complaint and material on record. The Court set aside the High Court's order and allowed the investigating agency to proceed with investigation without expressing any opinion on the merits. The respondent was directed to cooperate with the investigation without coercive action.
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