Supreme Court of India · 2021-12-09
M/S Suvarna Cooperative Bank Ltd vs The State Of Karnataka
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M/S Suvarna Cooperative Bank Ltd
- Respondent
- The State Of Karnataka
- Author
- M. R. Shah
- Bench
- B.V. Nagarathna, M.R. Shah
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's decision to quash criminal proceedings against the private respondent for various offences under the Indian Penal Code. The court held that the High Court erred in exercising its powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash the proceedings, emphasizing the need for a thorough examination of evidence at trial. Consequently, the Supreme Court reinstated the charges and directed that the case be adjudicated on its merits.