Supreme Court of India · 2008-08-01
Kantilal S. Mehta & Ors vs R. Nandev & Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Kantilal S. Mehta & Ors
- Respondent
- R. Nandev & Ors
- Bench
- G.S. Singhvi, B.N. Agrawal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court allowed the criminal appeals filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, quashing the proceedings of CC Nos.1744/1999, 1745/1999, 1746/1999, and 1747/1999, as well as CC No.789/2001, based on a Memorandum of Understanding indicating that the disputes had been settled and all dues paid. The Court emphasized the importance of justice and expediency in quashing the prosecutions despite one petition not being challenged. Additionally, the civil suit O.S. No.170/1999 was disposed of as withdrawn following the settlement agreement.