DILBAG RAI vs THE STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing the FIR under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471, and 506 IPC, stating that the complainant had established a prima facie case of criminal intent against the accused. The Court emphasized that the existence of a civil dispute does not preclude the possibility of criminal liability, particularly when valuable consideration was exchanged under a false pretense. The Court reinstated the FIR and allowed the criminal proceedings to continue, asserting that the High Court's conclusion lacked sufficient basis.