SC bats for victim-centric approach, refuses to entertain plea for consolidation of FIRs
The Supreme Court has emphasized a victim-centric approach in legal proceedings, rejecting a plea to consolidate multiple FIRs related to a fraud case. The court highlighted the importance of recognizing the rights of victims and stated that each case of fraud is distinct. The Chief Justice questioned the fairness of requiring victims to travel for the convenience of the accused.
- ▪The Supreme Court refused to consolidate 53 FIRs related to a ₹49 crore fraud case.
- ▪The court stressed the need for a victim-centric approach in judicial proceedings.
- ▪Each case of fraud is considered distinct, with different victims and amounts involved.
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SC bats for victim-centric approach, refuses to entertain plea for consolidation of FIRsSC bats for victim-centric approach, refuses to entertain plea for consolidation of FIRsPublished on: May 21, 2026 12:38 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, Observing that a victim-centric approach is needed, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to club 53 FIRs pending in seven states in relation to alleged duping of ₹49 crore from investors.SC bats for victim-centric approach, refuses to entertain plea for consolidation of FIRsA bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi did not agree to the submissions of senior advocate Aman Lekhi, appearing for the accused Upendra Nath Mishra and Kali Prasad Mishra.This led…
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