Afroz Jahan & Ors vs State Of Bihar & Anr

The Supreme Court, under Article 142 of the Constitution of India, quashed several criminal cases pending between the parties in Bihar and Chandigarh, following a compromise agreement dated 15th January 2008. The Court held that in the interest of justice, all proceedings against each other would be deemed withdrawn and quashed. This judgment emphasizes the court's power to intervene in pending cases to facilitate settlements between parties.