#Section 420

The Gujarat High Court quashed the FIR alleging abetment of suicide under Section 406 IPC and a breach of trust under Section 3(2)(va) Atrocities Act, finding the prosecution failed to meet the evidentiary threshold for abetment. The ruling clarifies that mere financial assistance is insufficient without proof of intent to facilitate suicide, safeguarding individuals from wrongful charges.

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court set aside FIR 252/2021, ruling that the rent disagreement between Vision Public School trustees was a civil matter lacking the fraudulent intent essential for a Section 420 offence, thereby barring criminal prosecution and curbing abuse of process. This safeguards parties in commercial lease disputes from unwarranted criminal charges.