Saroj Pandey vs State (Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi

The Supreme Court examined the scope of inherent powers under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code to quash criminal proceedings related to cheque bounce cases under Sections 138 and 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The Court emphasized that such powers should be exercised sparingly and only in cases where the proceedings are manifestly unjust or abuse of process. The Court upheld the High Court's refusal to quash the proceedings, affirming the importance of judicial scrutiny in criminal cases involving financial disputes.