Supreme Court of India · 2022-08-11
WYETH LIMITED vs THE STATE OF BIHAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/41842
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- WYETH LIMITED
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF BIHAR
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed an appeal against the dismissal of a petition under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. for quashing an FIR. The court examined the relationship between the parties, noting that disputes had arisen following a civil suit and the appointment of a Court Receiver. The court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the need for proper legal grounds to quash an FIR in the context of ongoing civil disputes.