Shaurabh Kumar Tripathi vs Vidhi Rawal

The Supreme Court examined whether the High Court can exercise its inherent jurisdiction under Section 482 of the CrPC or Section 528 of the BNSS to quash proceedings under Section 12 of the DV Act, 2005. The Court analyzed the scope of inherent jurisdiction in the context of proceedings initiated under the Domestic Violence Act. It held that the High Court's power to quash such proceedings is limited and must be exercised with caution, emphasizing the importance of the statutory framework. The Court ultimately clarified the circumstances under which proceedings can be quashed, reaffirming the judicial restraint in such matters.