P. DHARAMARAJ vs SHANMUGAM

The Supreme Court granted permission to file Special Leave Petitions challenging a High Court order that quashed a criminal complaint on the basis of a compromise between the victims and the accused. The court examined the implications of such compromises in criminal proceedings, particularly in cases involving public interest and corruption. The outcome emphasized the need for judicial scrutiny in cases where public interest is at stake, even if private parties have settled their disputes.