Criminal Appeal – Quashing of Proceedings – Appellant challenges the impugned order of the High Court – Appellant granted leave – Merits of arguments not considered, given potential impact on trial rights [Para 2].
Scope of Quashing Proceedings – Distinction between quashing proceedings under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. and application for discharge – High Court c...
Criminal Appeal – Quashing of FIR – Allegations of sexual offences and assault – Appellants seeking quashing of FIR – Examination of the factual matrix and legal submissions – Absence of specific details in the FIR regarding date and time of alleged offences – Completion of investigation and readiness of charge sheet – Court’s duty to examine whether...
Criminal Appeal – Quashing of FIR – Appellant challenges High Court's order rejecting the Writ Petition to quash FIR – Final report subsequently filed by the investigation officer stating no case against appellant – Acceptance of final report by Additional Sessions Judge – Appellant seeks relief on the basis of these developments – Appeal disposed of. [Para ...
Criminal Appeal – Quashing of FIR – Delay in lodging FIR – Allegations of robbery, criminal intimidation, intentional insult – Appellants challenging the continuation of criminal proceedings – Whether FIR discloses essential ingredients of offences – Consideration of delay in lodging FIR – Evaluation of criminal antecedents – Abuse of process of law ...
Quashing of criminal proceedings - Jurisdiction of High Court under Section 482 of the CrPC - Principles to be considered - Exercise of power sparingly and with circumspection - Allegations must be patently absurd and inherently improbable for quashing – No meticulous examination of evidence at the stage of framing charges - Power to be used to prevent abuse of process and miscarriage of jus...
Quashing of Government Orders establishing Anti Land Grabbing Special Cells in Tamil Nadu - High Court's decision to set aside the orders - Lack of guidelines for selecting land grabbing cases - Potential for abuse and misuse of power - Suggestions for enacting legislation with clear definitions - Supreme Court upholds High Court's decision. (Para 1-8) Formation of 36 Anti Land Grabbing Sp...