Even if it is assumed that the FIR was mala fide, that alone cannot be ground to quash the same if there is ample material to proceed with the probe, the plea said.
“The Hon’ble High Court erred in conducting a mini trial at the pre-trial stage,” said the petition, reasoning that the Court placed reliance on selective evidence instead of merely focusing on whether there was a prima facie offence or not.
Source: Barandbench
