Roma Ahuja vs The State

The Supreme Court examined whether the quashing of an FIR by the High Court on the ground of limitation under Section 468 of the Cr.P.C. was justified. The High Court had allowed the petition, citing the delay in filing the charge sheet beyond the prescribed period. The Supreme Court considered the facts and legal provisions, emphasizing the importance of timely prosecution and the statutory limitation period, ultimately upholding the High Court's decision to quash the FIR based on delay.