FIR Valid Even If Lawyer Helps Draft It, Credibility Cannot Be Doubted: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that an FIR does not lose credibility merely because it was drafted with a lawyer’s assistance. While permitting legal help, the Court stressed careful scrutiny to rule out malice. The Bench decided this in Jagdamba Harijan’s acid attack conviction appeal.

‘Movie Script’ FIR? Allahabad High Court Slams Police Over ‘Blatant Incongruity’ in Cow Slaughter Case

The Allahabad High Court questioned the credibility of an FIR in a Bahraich cow slaughter case, saying it reads like a film script. The Court flagged a “blatant incongruity” in the timing of the alleged incident and sought a personal affidavit from the SP.