The Kerala High Court dismisses a review petition for attempting to re-litigate costs imposed for filing frivolous Section 8 petitions, reinforcing procedural discipline in litigation.
High Court of Telangana quashes criminal case filed in civil property dispute, holding that misuse of criminal law to pressure parties in civil matters constitutes abuse of process.
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes FIR in land dispute, holding that criminal prosecution cannot substitute civil remedies when allegations lack essential ingredients of forgery or cheating.
Kerala High Court dismisses writ petition seeking FIR registration in family dispute over degree certificate, reaffirming that CrPC remedies must be exhausted first.
Bombay High Court dismisses repeated writ petitions on identical issues, affirming that res judicata applies even against law when issues have been finally decided.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes FIR under Section 420 IPC after parties compounding offence through voluntary settlement, affirming judicial power to end abuse of process.
Jharkhand High Court quashes SC/ST Act proceedings where assault arose from land dispute, not caste identity, clarifying that mere abuse does not trigger the Act without caste-based intent.
Chhattisgarh High Court quashes 7-year-delayed FIR under Sections 498-A and 377 IPC, holding that vague, retaliatory allegations in matrimonial disputes constitute abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
Chhattisgarh High Court quashes FIR under Section 296 BNS for lack of public place element and mala fide intent in a family property dispute. Key precedent on abuse of process.
Chhattisgarh High Court quashes criminal complaint under IPC for cheque dishonour, holding that mere breach of contract lacks dishonest intent required for Section 420 IPC.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that statutory finality of land acquisition awards does not bar criminal prosecution for corruption, collusion, or abuse of official position.
Chhattisgarh High Court quashes FIR and charge-sheet in landlord-tenant dispute, holding that criminal proceedings initiated with mala fide intent amount to abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes F.I.R. against petitioner after settlement with complainant, affirming judicial power to terminate proceedings even for non-compoundable offences under Section 482 CrPC.