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CJP Warns Govt: FIRs Must Be Fully Withdrawn, Not Just Closed
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 11:40 PM
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The Chief Justice of India has cautioned the government that criminal complaints should be fully withdrawn, not merely closed, amid growing public agitation.
The Chief Justice of India (CJP) issued a stern warning to the government today, insisting that pending FIRs must be fully withdrawn rather than simply closed.
The statement comes as protests over the handling of several high‑profile cases have intensified across the country. CJP highlighted that closing an FIR without addressing the underlying allegations undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust.
Lawmakers and civil society groups have urged the administration to act transparently. The CJP’s remarks are expected to influence the government's approach to pending criminal complaints in the coming days.
The statement comes as protests over the handling of several high‑profile cases have intensified across the country. CJP highlighted that closing an FIR without addressing the underlying allegations undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust.
Lawmakers and civil society groups have urged the administration to act transparently. The CJP’s remarks are expected to influence the government's approach to pending criminal complaints in the coming days.