Hardeo Singh vs State Of Bihar And Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the refusal of the Patna High Court to exercise jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. concerning the discharge of a complaint against the petitioner under Sections 120B, 409, 420, 468, 471, and 477A IPC, along with provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The Court emphasized that the jurisdiction under Section 482 should be exercised to prevent abuse of the process of law and to secure the ends of justice. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, allowing the petitioner to seek discharge from the charges.