STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs ARUN GULAB GAWALI .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the FIR registered under Sections 384, 386, 506(ii), 120, and 34 of the IPC, ruling that the complainant, Mohd. Qureshi, had retracted his complaint and expressed a desire not to proceed with the case. The Court emphasized that the consent of the complainant is crucial in criminal proceedings, particularly in cases involving extortion. The judgment reinforced the principle that a victim's unwillingness to pursue charges can lead to the dismissal of the case.