News “Where parties have voluntarily settled and continuation of prosecution would amount to abuse of process, criminal law must yield to the ends of justice”: Delhi High Court quashes FIR alleging impersonation and cheating for securing Civil Defence job, notes genuine compromise between accused and complainant, applies Supreme Court principles on settlement-based quashing, and allows petition subject to payment of costs for use of State machinery RawlawJanuary 24, 20265 min read
News Delhi High Court quashes FIR for rash and negligent driving after compromise and noting minor injury “It would be in the interest of justice not to push the parties through trial” RawlawJanuary 21, 20265 min read
News Delhi High Court Denies Quashing of FIR in Alleged Bribery Case Involving Director of Customs Refund Company, Citing Serious Offences Against Public Administration and Commercial Integrity RawlawJuly 16, 20256 min read
News Supreme Court Quashes Rape and Assault FIRs on Grounds of Settlement: “Continuation of Criminal Proceedings Would Only Disturb Complainant’s Peace and Serve No Purpose” RawlawJuly 15, 20256 min read
News Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Proceedings Against Father-in-Law in Dowry Harassment Case: “Omnibus and General Allegations Without Specifics Cannot Sustain Prosecution” RawlawJuly 3, 20255 min read
News Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Dowry Harassment Proceedings Against In-Laws: “Sweeping Allegations Without Specifics Must Be Nipped in the Bud” — FIR Contained Only Omnibus Accusations; Criminal Case to Proceed Solely Against Husband RawlawJune 30, 20255 min read
News Chhattisgarh High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against In-Laws For Cruelty Under Section 498A IPC: “There is no specific allegation regarding anyone of the petitioners except common and general allegations against all” RawlawJune 17, 20254 min read
News Karnataka High Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against BESCOM Assistant Engineer for Demanding Bribe to Ensure Electricity Supply — “This Is Not a Case of a Failed Trap; Prima Facie Demand and Acceptance Made Out” RawlawJune 14, 20254 min read
News Karnataka High Court Quashes SC/ST Case Arising from Business Rivalry — “An Utterance of ‘Do Not Reveal Your Casteist Mindset’ Would, by No Stretch of Imagination, Amount to Abuse by Taking the Name of the Caste” RawlawJune 14, 20254 min read
