Quashing of FIR – Freedom of Speech and Religion – Petitioner sought to quash FIR for alleged offence under Section 295A IPC involving religious figures – FIR based on petitioner’s discourse about Sant Kabir Das and Guru Ravidas – Examination of discourse and historical texts reveals no malice or intent to insult religious beliefs – FIR and consequential proceed...
Quashing - Family Dispute and Criminal Proceedings – The petitioner, a professional doctor, faces charges under Section 498A IPC, based on allegations by his wife of mental torture and threats – Court observes the allegations are general and do not specifically contribute to the ingredients of cruelty as defined under the law – Proceedings perceived as part of a longer matrimonia...
Quashing of FIR – Compromise Between Parties: Application for quashing FIR. Settlement between original complainant, relatives of the deceased, and accused, leading to withdrawal of allegations. [Para 1, 3]
Jurisprudence on Quashing Proceedings: Reference to judicial precedents for quashing proceedings in private disputes after settlement, even in cases of non-compoundable offences. [Para...
Criminal Procedure – Quashing of Proceedings – Alleged involvement in stolen vehicle case – Petitioner named Avishek Singhal implicated on basis of co-accused’s statement in Mirik Police Station Case No. 58/09 dated 08.08.2009 under Sections 411, 413, 414, 468, 471 IPC – High Court finds no substantive evidence corroborating the co-accused’s statement or connect...
Quashing of FIR and Charge-Sheet – Criminal Revisional application against charges of unauthorized construction under Section 401A of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980 – Petitioners, serving as professional directors not involved in day-to-day operations or construction activities of the company, challenged their wrongful implication in the case due to their positions –...
Advocate’s Role – Quashing of FIR – Petitioner, a practicing Advocate, questioned revenue officials during an encroachment removal operation – Charged under Sections 341 and 353 of IPC – Petitioner’s demeanor considered in light of his profession – Advocate’s actions aimed at safeguarding client’s rights, not obstructing officials – Conti...
Criminal Petition – Quashing of proceedings – Accused seeks quashing of order rejecting discharge application – Accused No. 8, Dr. Neha Bansal, a doctor, was implicated in a case involving the alleged leakage of question papers in a postgraduate entrance test – The government constituted an inquiry committee, which found malpractice and referred the matter to the CBI &ndash...
Quashing of Complaint - Negotiable Instruments Act - Proceedings under Section 138 of the Act - Petitioners challenging proceedings instituted against them - Accused persons include Directors and office bearers of a company - Cheque issued for credit facility - Chairman of the Company issued the cheque, which was signed by him - Chairman passed away after issuance of the cheque - Accused No. 2 suc...
Quashing of FIR under Section 482 of the CrPC – Allegations under Section 8, 15 of the NDPS Act, 1985 – Petitioner accused of involvement in transportation of contraband poppy straw – No recovery of contraband from the petitioner – Absence of tangible evidence linking petitioner to the crime – Reliance on disclosure statement of co-accused under Section 27 of the Indi...
Amendment of Complaint – Prohibition in Criminal Procedure – Held, amendments in criminal complaints, particularly regarding substantial aspects like cheque dates, are not permissible under the Criminal Procedure Code. Cites absence of provisions allowing such amendments. [Para 8-14]
Typographical Error in Complaint – Not a Simple Infirmity – Examines the distinction bet...