Amresh Tiwari vs Lalta Prasad Dubey & Anr

The Supreme Court held that proceedings under Section 145 of the Criminal Procedure Code cannot continue when a civil suit regarding the same property is pending, as it may lead to conflicting decisions. The Court emphasized that the existence of a civil suit with a status quo order necessitates the dropping of criminal proceedings to avoid breach of peace. The High Court's order setting aside the SDM's decision to continue the proceedings was upheld, reinforcing the principle that civil matters take precedence in such disputes.