The question every settled matter produces A partnership dispute has been settled, the money has been paid, and the complainant has no interest in pursuing the case. A matrimonial matter has ended in a decree of divorce by mutual consent, with the entire alimony paid in one instalment. In both situations the parties assume the criminal case simply disappears. It does not. A first information report, once registered, is a matter between the State and the accused. The complaina

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