The High Court possesses inherent statutory jurisdiction to quash criminal proceedings to prevent abuse of the process of any court and secure the ends of justice.
Key Legal Takeaway
Petitions under Section 528 BNSS / Section 482 Cr.P.C. are maintainable when allegations in the FIR do not disclose a cognizable offence, the dispute is purely civil, or parties have arrived at a lawful matrimonial/commercial compromise.
1. Grounds Established in State of Haryana v. Bhajan Lal
The Supreme Court laid down classic categories: absurd or inherently improbable allegations, malicious proceedings instituted with an ulterior motive, and absence of prima facie offence.
2. Quashing on the Basis of Compromise
In matrimonial disputes (e.g. Section 498A IPC/BNS) and commercial matters, the High Court can quash non-compoundable proceedings where parties have amicably resolved all disputes.
3. Civil Disputes Given Criminal Color
Criminal complaints arising from breach of contract or property partition where no criminal intent existed at inception can be quashed.
4. Procedure Before the High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital
A typed petition annexing the FIR, chargesheet, compromise deed (if applicable), and supporting affidavits is presented for admission hearing.
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