MAHESH CHAND vs B. JANARDHAN REDDY

The Supreme Court held that a second complaint under Section 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is permissible even after a prior complaint has been dismissed, provided it presents new facts or circumstances. The Court found that the High Court erred in concluding that the dispute was purely civil in nature and that the second complaint was barred. The Court overturned the High Court's decision, allowing the appellant's complaint to proceed, emphasizing the need for a fair trial in criminal matters.