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Uttarakhand High Court Quashes FIR Against Man Named In 2018 'CM Sting Operation' Case
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🗓 20 Sep 2026, 02:47 AM
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The Uttarakhand High Court has quashed an FIR against a man who was named in the 2018 'CM Sting Operation' case, citing lack of sufficient grounds.
The Uttarakhand High Court has quashed an FIR registered against a man who was named in the 2018 'CM Sting Operation' case. The court's decision came after it found no sufficient grounds to proceed with the charges against the accused.
The case dates back to 2018, when a sting operation allegedly involving the Chief Minister created a political stir in Uttarakhand. An FIR was subsequently filed naming the individual, leading to prolonged legal proceedings.
In its ruling, the High Court observed that the allegations did not substantiate the charges levelled against the accused. The court concluded that continuing with the FIR would amount to an abuse of the legal process, thereby ordering its quashing.
The case dates back to 2018, when a sting operation allegedly involving the Chief Minister created a political stir in Uttarakhand. An FIR was subsequently filed naming the individual, leading to prolonged legal proceedings.
In its ruling, the High Court observed that the allegations did not substantiate the charges levelled against the accused. The court concluded that continuing with the FIR would amount to an abuse of the legal process, thereby ordering its quashing.