Court Can’t Take Cognizance In ‘GR’ Case After Accepting Closure Report: Orissa HC

The Orissa High Court ruled that once a Magistrate accepts a closure report in a General Register case, they cannot later take cognizance of the same matter without new material or a protest petition. The Court emphasized that judicial consistency and procedural finality must be upheld to avoid harassment of the accused and ensure fair investigation practices. The judgment reinforces the limits of judicial discretion under the Code of Criminal Procedure, ensuring that accepted closure reports mark a legal endpoint unless re-opened through due process.