#FIR omission

Allahabad High Court sets aside conviction under Section 366 IPC, emphasizing that omission of the accused’s name in the FIR and uncorroborated victim testimony warrant acquittal. The ruling reinforces the principle that benefit of doubt must prevail in cases lacking credible evidence, impacting criminal trials involving sexual offences.

Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that custodial interrogation is unwarranted when an accused's name is absent from the FIR, granting anticipatory bail to a transgender applicant. The ruling underscores that mere apprehension of arrest without prima facie evidence does not justify detention, reinforcing protections under Section 438 CrPC for marginalized communities.

Uttarakhand High Court grants anticipatory bail to applicant not named in FIR, emphasizing personal liberty and absence of prima facie involvement in cheque forgery and job fraud.

Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that omission of an accused’s name in the FIR-despite the complainant’s knowledge of their identity-creates reasonable doubt, warranting acquittal even in SC/ST Act cases. The judgment reinforces that evidence consistency is critical for conviction, particularly where initial reports fail to attribute roles.