RAMA RANI vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court set aside the Madhya Pradesh High Court's order rejecting an application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, holding that the trial court had not yet recorded any statements, and thus quashing the proceedings at this stage was warranted. The Court remitted the case back to the High Court for a fresh decision, emphasizing that prior observations would not influence the High Court's ruling. The appeal was disposed of with directions for the parties to appear before the High Court on a specified date.