Parallel Inquiry by Police High Court Chandigarh Judgment
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has prohibited police in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh from conducting parallel inquiries (simultaneous investigations) after an FIR is registered, deeming it a serious interference with the justice process. Once an investigation begins, no separate, unofficial inquiries into an accused’s innocence are permitted. Overall, the pendency of cases has increased significantly at … Read more
