ATHUL RAO vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court addressed the appellant's charges under Sections 417, 465, 468, and 471 IPC, stemming from the alleged concealment of Padmapriya's whereabouts and fraudulent procurement of documents. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash a private complaint filed by respondent no.2 for offences under Sections 497, 498, and 306 IPC, emphasizing that multiple investigations for the same incident are not permissible under Sections 154 and 156 of Cr.P.C. The Court reiterated the principle from T.T. Antony Vs. State of Kerala regarding the abuse of investigative powers, affirming the High Court's ruling and maintaining the integrity of the ongoing trial.