Supreme Court of India · 2025-05-14
Shrichand Rajaram Kukreja vs The State Of Maharashtra
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Shrichand Rajaram Kukreja
- Respondent
- The State Of Maharashtra
- Author
- Vikram Nath
- Bench
- Vikram Nath
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of criminal proceedings initiated against the appellants under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, arising from FIR No. 443 of 2015. The appellants challenged the order of the Bombay High Court dismissing their applications, but the Court upheld the proceedings, emphasizing the importance of proper judicial scrutiny before quashing criminal cases. The judgment underscores the Court's role in balancing the rights of accused with the need for effective criminal justice. Ultimately, the Court dismissed the appeals, affirming the High Court's order.