Afroz Jahan & Ors. vs State of Bihar & Anr

The Supreme Court, under Article 142 of the Constitution of India, allowed the transfer petition filed by Afroz Jahan to quash several pending criminal cases 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 The Court held that in the interest of justice, all cases filed by both parties against each other would be deemed withdrawn and quashed. The judgment emphasizes the court's power to intervene in the interest of justice to resolve disputes amicably.