Don’t take “rubber stamp” cognizance of final reports filed by police: Madras High Court to judicial officers

In all cases where district courts take cognisance of such reports mechanically, the judge concerned will have to explain such action to the High Court.

Justice Anand Venkatesh, Madras High Court

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26 Mar 2024, 4:35 am

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The Madras High Court recently cautioned district courts against taking “rubber stamp cognizance” of chargesheets or final reports filed by the police in criminal cases.

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Madras High Court

Criminal Law

District Courts

police reports

cognizance of offences