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"Bombay High Court Quashes Criminal Case: Civil Dispute Cannot Be Penalized" "Reiterating the distinction between civil and criminal remedies, the High Court emphasizes abuse of process in criminalizing contractual disputes."

The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, quashed FIR No. 134/2021 and associated proceedings under Sections 420 and 406 IPC, ruling that the matter is...

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"Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Matrimonial Case: Safeguarding Against Over-Implication in Family Disputes" "Generalized Allegations in Matrimonial Complaints Cannot Justify Criminal Proceedings Against Distant Relatives."

The quashing of an FIR filed under Sections 406, 498-A, 420, and 120-B of the IPC. The Supreme Court upheld the quashing of proceedings against the co...

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"Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Prolonged Consensual Relationship Case" "Evaluating the line between consensual relationships and false promises of marriage under Indian law."

The Supreme Court dealt with an appeal to quash an FIR alleging rape, cheating, and other offenses. The Court analyzed the prolonged consensual relati...

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Supreme Court Expunges Adverse Remarks Against Judicial Officer. Safeguarding judicial independence with restraint and dignity in legal oversight.

The Supreme Court addressed appeals by Sonu Agnihotri, an Additional District and Sessions Judge, seeking expungement of adverse remarks by the Delhi ...

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Court Rectifies Error in Grant of A-Abated Summary: Case Stands Abated Due to Death of Accused. Clarifying procedural errors in case classification under Section 173 Cr.P.C., Bombay High Court emphasizes correct interpretation of "A Summary."

The Bombay High Court, exercising its powers under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C., clarified that a vehicular accident case, where the accused has expired...

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"Supreme Court Quashes Rape and Intimidation Charges: Consensual Relationship Misconstrued" "When consensual relationships fail, they cannot be construed as criminal unless statutory offenses are clearly made out."

1. Background of the Case (Paras 2–5) Acts and Sections Involved: Indian Penal Code (IPC): Sections 376(2)(n) and 506 Code of Criminal Proc...

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"Quashing of Proceedings in FIR for Alleged Outraging of Modesty: Absence of Intent Crucial" The Bombay High Court held that the absence of intent to outrage modesty negates the applicability of Section 354 IPC.

Acts and Sections Discussed: Indian Penal Code (IPC): Section 354 (Assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty). Code ...

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Appellate Court Upholds Quashing of FIR Against Respondents 4 and 5: Insufficient Evidence in Harassment Allegations. Family Dispute Over Property Lacks Specific Allegations Against Certain Accused; High Court's Quashing Order Affirmed.

Acts and Sections Discussed: Indian Penal Code (IPC) - Sections 342, 347, 504, 506, 116, and 384 read with Section 34. Maintenance and Welfare of ...

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Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Case of Alleged Rape and False Promise of Marriage, Emphasizes Consensual Relationship. Supreme Court reiterates the distinction between consensual relationships and false promises to marry under Section 376 of IPC.

The Supreme Court, in this appeal, quashed the FIR filed under Section 376 IPC, citing the consensual nature of the relationship between the complaina...

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Supreme Court Quashes FIR in Dowry Case Due to Lack of Specific Allegations. The Court ruled that the allegations were vague, general, and appeared to be motivated by an underlying property dispute.

The Supreme Court quashed an FIR filed under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 read with Section 34 IPC, citing lack of specific allegations and evidence. ...