Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 420, 406, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 482 -- Cheating - Quashing of FIR - FIR is filed showing that appellant had an intention to cheat and commit breach of trust - However, documents on record belie the allegations in FIR - Mere civil dispute has been given the colour of an offence of cheating and criminal breach of trust - By..........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 482 -- Quashing of proceedings - Report of investigating agency thus, cannot be relied on by High Court while exercising powers u/s 482 Cr.P.C...........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 439(2) -- Cancellation of bail - Bail of petitioner cancelled due to his non-appearance, as he was out of station for some urgent work - Non-bailable warrants were also issued against petitioner - Since petitioner is keen to join proceedings, order of cancellation of bail set aside with cost of Rs.10,000/-...........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 306, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 482 -- Abetment of suicide - Suicide note - There has been no contact whatsoever either in person or by phone or any other means between deceased or his relatives and his wife or any of other accused which would indicate continuous harassment or torture or any sort of pressure at the hands of..........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 439, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 307, 323, 379B, 427, 506, 147, 148, 149 -- Bail - Attempt to murder - Petitioner is behind bars from last 1 year 11 months and 24 days as on 29.4.2025 - Out of 42 PWs only 8 PWs have been examined till date - Conclusion of trial will take considerable long time - No useful purpose would be served..........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 227 -- Discharge - An order dismissing a discharge petition ought to contain proper reasons - Mere employment of stereotyped expressions would not suffice...........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 227 -- Discharge - Court is obliged to scan the material on record and give a finding if there is sufficient ground for proceeding against accused - There must be broad discussion of factual matrix leading to the conclusion that there is sufficient ground for proceeding against accused - Order dismissing discharge application set..........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 227 -- Discharge - Accused will be discharged only on following grounds : (i) Where evidence produced is not sufficient; (ii) Where there is no ground for proceeding against accused; (iii) Where no sanction has been obtained; (iv) Where prosecution is clearly barred by limitation; (v) Where he is precluded from proceeding because of..........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 228 -- Framing of charge - At the time of framing charges, Court has to accept material brought on record by prosecution and elaborate enquiry is impermissible...........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 498A, 324, 355, 504, 506, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 482 -- Cruelty - Quashing of proceedings - Allegation against husband - Allegation of throwing chilli powder and assault on wife by husband and other in-laws is not only supported by wound certificate which discloses simple injury but also statement of neighbour - It cannot be..........
