Magistrate Can’t Refuse to Entertain a Complaint Solely Because It was Filed by Complainant’s Wife, Rules Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court recently ruled that a Magistrate cannot dismiss a complaint solely because it was filed by the complainant’s wife.  Justice K. Haripal also stated that criminal law can be initiated by anyone and that the locus standi principle does not apply in criminal jurisprudence.  The Court rules that the Magistrate’s order is

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