Allahabad HC rules police cannot refuse FIR for lack of digital evidence
The Allahabad High Court clarified that police cannot refuse to register an FIR in sexual harassment or assault cases solely because the complainant failed to produce WhatsApp chats, call recordings, or other digital evidence.
Explanation in simple terms
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that police cannot refuse to register a formal complaint just because the victim lacks digital evidence like video or audio recordings. This decision ensures that victims can report crimes even without electronic proof. The court emphasized that the police must start an investigation based on the victim's statement alone. This update makes it easier for people to seek justice by removing unnecessary barriers when reporting serious crimes to the authorities.
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