Chhattisgarh High Court holds that allegations of sexual exploitation by a public official, even if contested as consensual, require full trial; quashing not warranted at preliminary stage.
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes FIR against accused implicated solely on custodial statements of co-accused, reinforcing inadmissibility under Evidence Act and CrPC.
Karnataka High Court holds that pendency of civil suits does not bar investigation into cognizable offences like forgery, impersonation, and fraud under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR under Sections 498-A/406 IPC based on compromise between parties, emphasizing reconciliation and inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes FIR under Section 420 IPC after parties compounding offence through voluntary settlement, affirming judicial power to end abuse of process.
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.
Bombay High Court quashes IPC charges under Sections 294, 323, and 506 for lack of proven annoyance, intent, or criminal intimidation. Key precedent on evidentiary thresholds.