Claims of Coercion in Statement Recording u/s 108 Face Early Investigation and Prima Facie Doubts.

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....Procedure for recording statement u/s 108 - When the petitioners’ case is verified with reference to the available material on record, it creates prima facie suspicion on the version projected by the petitioners. Further, the investigation is in the nascent stage and not yet completed. In these circumstances, it is not apposite to rush to the conclusion that the statements of the petitioners 2 to 5 were recorded by the authorities by applying threat or coercion. - HC....