|Supreme Court of India
Section 482 CrPC | Inherent Jurisdiction Not Barred by Section 397 CrPC : SC
Supreme Court rules that inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 CrPC remains available despite the existence of an alternative remedy under Section 397 CrPC. It also quashes complaints for non-compliance with mandatory opportunity notice under Section 61(2) FERA and violation of the right to speedy trial under Article 21.