Archive · 29 May 2025
Chhattisgarh High Court Denies Quashing FIR Against Professors
Some professors were accused of making Hindu students pray in a different way.
The students filed a complaint, and the police started investigating.
The professors asked the court to stop the investigation, but the court said no.
The court explained that it is usually too early to interfere with a police investigation.
The professors are free on bail, and the court decided to let the investigation continue before making any decisions.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed petitions to quash an FIR against professors.
The professors were accused of compelling Hindu students to offer Namaz.
The FIR was registered at Kota police station, Bilaspur.
The court cited Neeharika Infrastructure ruling, supporting ongoing investigations.
The court stated it would be premature to interfere with the investigation.
- Who
- Chhattisgarh High Court, Assistant Professors, Hindu students
- What
- Chhattisgarh High Court refused to quash an FIR against professors accused of compelling Hindu students to offer Namaz.
- When
- March 26 to April 1, 2025 (NSS camp), April 14, 2025 (complaint filed)
- Where
- Chhattisgarh High Court, Guru Ghasidas (Central) University, Kota police station, Bilaspur, Shivtarai
- Why
- The court cited it was premature to interfere with the investigation.
Defense's Position
Prosecution's Stance
Motives and Evidence
Defense's Position
Petitioners argued the complaint was delayed and politically motivated, and essential ingredients of the sections invoked were not met.
Prosecution's Stance
The state asserted serious allegations against professors, and the investigation is ongoing, supported by witness statements.
- Petitioners
- Assistant Professors from Guru Ghasidas (Central) University
- FIR Number
- FIR No. 417 of 2025
- Police Station
- Kota police station, Bilaspur
- Invoked Laws
- Sections 190, 196(1)(b), 197(1)(b), 197(1)(c), 299, 302 of the BNS and Section 4 of the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act
- Camp Location
- NSS camp at Shivtarai, Kota
- Complaint Date
- Complaints lodged on April 14, 2025
Sources
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Can HC quash an FIR?9-judge bench to decide
Can FIR be quashed under Section 528 of BNSS? Allahabad High Court refers matter to nine-judge Bench
