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MP High Court quashes FIR for cheating and forgery after parties settled the dispute via a sale deed and civil suit dismissal, reinforcing that criminal proceedings can be terminated if the underlying civil dispute is resolved. The ruling underscores the court's power to prevent abuse of process where no public interest is served.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that civil stay orders cannot halt criminal proceedings when cognizable offences like theft and trespass are alleged, even if the dispute stems from a civil agreement. The Court emphasized that lawful possession, as established by revenue records, overrides civil litigation stays, reinforcing the primacy of criminal law in such cases.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court quashes a Section 138 NI Act conviction after full repayment and No Due Certificate issuance, setting a precedent for compounding upon settlement.
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes criminal proceedings under Sections 145-146 CrPC where civil litigation over the same property is pending, reaffirming the principle that criminal law must not encroach on civil disputes.