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File charges only if there’s reasonable conviction chance: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has cautioned police and trial courts against filing chargesheets and framing charges without a strong prima facie case, citing judicial system congestion. Justices emphasized that prosecution should only proceed with a reasonable prospect of conviction, especially in civil disputes, acting as crucial filters to maintain judicial efficiency and integrity.

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