Tilaknagar Industries Ltd.& Ors vs State Of A.P. & Anr

The Supreme Court, while hearing an appeal under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, addressed the dismissal of a quashing petition by the High Court regarding a complaint filed under Sections 504, 500, 503, and 34 IPC. The Court emphasized that if the FIR and accompanying materials do not disclose a cognizable offence, as per Section 156(1) and Section 155(2) of the Code, no investigation can proceed without a Magistrate's order. The appeal was ultimately dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that a prima facie case was established.