Usha Chakraborty vs State Of West Bengal

The Supreme Court examined the jurisdiction of the High Court under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. in quashing criminal proceedings. The High Court declined to quash the FIR, citing prima facie case for investigation based on case diary materials. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the limited scope of interference at the quashing stage and the importance of prima facie evidence. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's discretion in such matters.