#Criminal Issues | Case Law Analysis

Rajasthan High Court quashes FIR under BNSS and SC/ST Act after parties settle disputes, reinforcing that inherent jurisdiction extends to offences with a civil flavour if they are not heinous. The ruling clarifies that compromise-based quashing is permissible where societal impact is minimal, aligning with Gian Singh precedent.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that applications under Section 94 BNSS for preserving electronic evidence, such as call records and digital transactions, must be decided promptly at the pre-trial stage. Delaying consideration until the defence evidence stage risks prejudice and violates Article 21 fair trial rights, particularly in alibi defences.