M.A.Rumugam vs Kittu @ Krishnamoorthy

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding the quashing of a defamation complaint under Section 500 IPC. The Court held that the High Court's decision to not quash the complaint was justified, as the allegations made by the appellant were sufficient to warrant a trial. The Court emphasized that the power under Section 482 should be exercised sparingly and only in exceptional cases, affirming the lower court's order to proceed with the defamation case.