Prabhu Chawla vs State Of Rajasthan & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the availability of an alternative remedy under Section 397 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C.) does not bar the invocation of inherent powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. The Court found the Rajasthan High Court's dismissal of the appellants' petitions as contrary to established law, particularly referencing Dhariwal Tobacco Products Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra. The matter was remanded back to the High Court for fresh consideration on merits, emphasizing the importance of inherent jurisdiction in criminal proceedings.