Gauhati High Court quashes criminal proceedings against a Managing Director for defamation, holding no vicarious liability under IPC without specific allegations of involvement.
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes FIR against accused implicated solely on custodial statements of co-accused, reinforcing inadmissibility under Evidence Act and CrPC.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that courts cannot direct police to arrest or investigate in specific ways under Section 482 CrPC; discretion lies solely with investigating agencies.
Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes FIR in land dispute, holding that criminal prosecution cannot substitute civil remedies when allegations lack essential ingredients of forgery or cheating.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC allow quashing of FIRs in non-compoundable offences upon verified compromise, reinforcing judicial discretion for social harmony.
Jharkhand High Court quashes criminal proceedings under Section 418 IPC, holding that mere post-factum failure to deliver land does not constitute cheating without intent at time of promise.
Rajasthan High Court quashes FIR under Section 498A IPC after marital compromise, affirming that courts may terminate proceedings in matrimonial cases to prevent abuse of process.
Chhattisgarh High Court quashes 7-year-delayed FIR under Sections 498-A and 377 IPC, holding that vague, retaliatory allegations in matrimonial disputes constitute abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
Madhya Pradesh High Court waives Rs. 3 lakh bail deposit condition after complainant's repeated non-appearance, affirming that bail conditions cannot be used to effectively deny liberty.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that marriage does not negate rape charges if consent was obtained by deception; trial must proceed despite advanced stage.
Chhattisgarh High Court quashes FIR and charge-sheet in landlord-tenant dispute, holding that criminal proceedings initiated with mala fide intent amount to abuse of process under Section 482 CrPC.
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.
Uttarakhand High Court quashes criminal proceedings after parties compromise, affirming that conviction becomes remote and continuation causes injustice.