Shalini Bhateja vs State Of U.P

The Supreme Court considered a Special Leave Petition challenging the registration of an FIR on grounds of mala fide intention and harassment. The petitioners argued that the dispute was civil in nature and that multiple cases on the same facts were pending in different courts. The High Court had rejected the plea to quash the FIR and directed the petitioners to appear before the trial court, with liberty to apply for bail. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing adherence to procedural safeguards and the availability of bail remedies.