Strange Approach By HC : Supreme Court Sets Aside Order Dismissing FIR Quashing Petition As 'Infructuous' Due To Petitioner's Arrest

The Supreme Court criticized a High Court’s decision to dismiss an FIR quashing petition as infructuous due to the petitioner’s arrest. The apex court noted that the mere arrest of the petitioner does not invalidate the need to assess the merits of the FIR. The Supreme Court reinstated the petition and directed the High Court to evaluate it on substantive grounds. This ruling reinforces the right to legal recourse and highlights the judiciary’s responsibility to ensure fair hearings.