Ashok Sadarangani & Anr vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed whether non-compoundable offences under the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 can be quashed in specific circumstances. The Court held that quashing is permissible if the facts of the case warrant it, emphasizing the need for judicial discretion in such matters. The ruling clarified that the nature of the offence and the surrounding circumstances play a crucial role in determining the quashing of charges, particularly in cases involving financial fraud and forgery under Sections 120-B, 465, 467, 468, and 471 IPC.