Iqbal Singh Narang & Ors vs Veeran Narang

The Supreme Court ruled that the Rent Controller does not qualify as a 'Court' under Section 195(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, allowing for a private complaint under Sections 193 and 120-B IPC for false statements made in rent proceedings. The Court held that the High Court's dismissal of the Appellants' plea to quash the complaint was justified, as the Rent Controller's proceedings were ongoing and had not yet reached a conclusive opinion. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.