What Is The Effect Of Delay In Lodging An FIR?

What is the effect of delay in lodging an FIR?

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Posted by: Suman Rana

Posted on: 2018-08-27

Delay in filing FIR is fatal to the prosecution case. When prosecution fails to explain the delay, FIR should be viewed with suspicion. If the delay in lodging the FIR is explained, it loses no weight. Delay in giving first information can be condoned if there is the satisfactory explanation.

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What Is The Effect Of Delay In Lodging An FIR?