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Crime
Madhya Pradesh HC says agency can't be forced to file charge sheet in Rs 96 lakh scam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 07:01 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court overturned a lower‑court order that had dismissed a closure report in a alleged Rs 96 lakh fraud, stating that the investigating agency cannot be compelled to file a charge sheet contrary to its view.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday set aside a decision of a lower court that had rejected a closure report concerning an alleged financial scam of Rs 96 lakh. The high court observed that a investigating agency cannot be compelled by a court to file a charge sheet if it believes the evidence does not warrant prosecution.
The closure report, filed by the agency, had been dismissed by the trial court, prompting the agency to seek relief from the high court. In its judgment, the bench emphasized the principle of investigative autonomy and the need to respect the agency's assessment of the case.
Legal experts noted that the ruling clarifies the limits of judicial intervention in the procedural steps of criminal investigations, while underscoring that courts may still scrutinise the adequacy of the agency's findings. The decision is expected to influence how similar cases are handled across the state.
The closure report, filed by the agency, had been dismissed by the trial court, prompting the agency to seek relief from the high court. In its judgment, the bench emphasized the principle of investigative autonomy and the need to respect the agency's assessment of the case.
Legal experts noted that the ruling clarifies the limits of judicial intervention in the procedural steps of criminal investigations, while underscoring that courts may still scrutinise the adequacy of the agency's findings. The decision is expected to influence how similar cases are handled across the state.