M/S B.FINE ART AUCTIONEERS P.LTD. vs C.B.I.

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's dismissal of the Writ Petition challenging the FIR registered by the CBI under Section 120B IPC and Section 25(1) of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972. The Court emphasized that the FIR was valid as it was based on a prima facie finding of an offense under Section 3 of the Act, and the appellants had not adequately challenged the FIR or the charge sheet. The Court affirmed that the proceedings initiated by the CBI were lawful and justified, leading to the dismissal of the appeals.