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Centre’s assurance cannot override statutory processes governing withdrawal of FIRs, experts say
The Centre's assurance to withdraw FIRs cannot override statutory processes. Once an FIR is registered, it cannot be cancelled without following legal procedures, including police closure reports or prosecutor withdrawals subject to court approval.
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