STATE OF U.P. THROUGH C.B.I. S.P.E. LUCKNOW vs R.K. SRIVASTAVA AND ANOTHER.

The Supreme Court held that if the allegations in the FIR, when taken at face value, do not constitute an offence, the criminal proceedings based on such FIR should be quashed. In this case, the Court found that the actions of the bank employees and account-holders did not demonstrate dishonesty or intent to cause wrongful gain or loss, as necessary entries were made in the bank's accounts. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the proceedings against all respondents, as the FIR lacked definite accusations, amounting to an abuse of process.