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Rajasthan High Court quashes FIR under Sections 64(2)(m), 308(2), and 351(3) of BNS, 2023, holding that compromise between parties can justify quashing even in non-compoundable offences if no useful purpose is served.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that courts cannot routinely exercise inherent powers under Section 151 CPC to recall witnesses unless bona fide grounds or subsequent developments are demonstrated. This judgment reinforces judicial restraint in procedural matters, ensuring that recall applications are not misused to delay or derail civil proceedings.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that courts cannot invoke inherent powers under Section 151 CPC to allow belated applications after evidence closure, emphasizing timeliness and bona fides in procedural remedies. The judgment reinforces that inherent powers are not a tool to cure delays or omissions in trial proceedings.