High Court of Telangana quashes criminal case filed in civil property dispute, holding that misuse of criminal law to pressure parties in civil matters constitutes abuse of process.
Allahabad High Court quashes criminal proceedings arising from civil disputes after parties compromised, affirming that Section 482 Cr.P.C. permits quashing even in non-compoundable cases where public interest is not engaged.
Kerala High Court holds that settlement between parties cannot quash PoCSO proceedings against a teacher accused of sexual abuse of minor students, emphasizing public interest and institutional trust.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes criminal proceedings after parties compromise, affirming that conviction becomes remote and continuation causes injustice.