#Section 482 Cr.P.C.

Patna High Court quashes SC/ST Act charges where caste abuse was not proven to be intentional, public, or motivated by victim's identity. Key precedent on Section 3(1)(r) and (s) applied.

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.