Supreme Court of India · 2025-09-24
Shobhit Kumar Mittal vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Shobhit Kumar Mittal
- Respondent
- The State Of Uttar Pradesh
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the High Court's refusal to quash proceedings initiated under FIR No.347 of 2023, which involved allegations under IPC Sections 323 and 498A, and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The Court considered whether the proceedings were justified and whether the High Court correctly dismissed the application under Article 226 of the Constitution. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of proper judicial scrutiny before quashing criminal proceedings.