Dear Querist
My opinion on your queries are as under:
1. There are around 15 accused in FIR. A1-A15. I am A8 and no one is going for quash. Will it be a problem if go ahead with quash? Can that be used against me by Police in trial if quash it is not approved by HC?
Opinion: Legally you have right to file quashing petition before High court and there is no nagative effect if the HC reject your petition whatever reason will be.
2. How long will HC take to decide on quash? Atleast approx would be helpful.
Opinion: within a month after filing the case, if there is any need for reply of opposite party then it may be more then one month to one year.
3. On an average, how much would it cost or how much would the advocate charge for quash?
Opinion: the cost is depend on advocate, it may be possible minimum 30000/- to more then 1 cr.
4. Will the filling of charge sheet will be delayed till a decision is taken by HC? If yes, can the police go ahead and file charge sheet for other accused?
Opinion: No, chargesheet can not be delay on the ground of quashing petition.
the police may file chargesheet before the concerned court at any time when they thing that the investigation has been completed.
and at this stage if quashing of fir petition is pending then withdraw the same and file a fresh quashing petition for quashing the charge sheet and other subsequent proceedings u/s 482 of Cr.P.C.