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. It held that such offences, specifically those involving serious allegations like forgery and fraud under Sections 120-B, 465, 467, 468, and 471 IPC, cannot be quashed merely on the basis of compromise between parties. The court emphasized that the nature of the offence and public interest must be considered, leading to the dismissal of the writ petition seeking quashing of the charges.