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Supreme Court of India · 2023-11-28

ABHISHEK SAXENA vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

Citation / case number
SC 2020/1996
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
ABHISHEK SAXENA
Respondent
THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
Author
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.T. RAVIKUMAR
Bench
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KUMAR HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.T. RAVIKUMAR

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the High Court's refusal to quash an FIR and chargesheet under Section 482 CrPC, involving offences under Sections 323, 384, and 406 of the Indian Penal Code. The Court emphasized the importance of scrutinizing whether the FIR and chargesheet disclose sufficient ingredients to proceed with the case. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the discretionary power under Section 482 CrPC to dismiss frivolous or insufficient cases. The judgment underscores the Court's role in preventing abuse of process and ensuring only valid cases proceed to trial.

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