Can the High Court Invoke Its Inherent Powers Suo Motu Under Section 528 BNSS to Quash a Criminal Case in a Complainant's Appeal? Answered: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has clarified that it has the authority to invoke its inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS (which corresponds to Section 482 CrPC) suo motu, meaning on its own motion, to quash criminal proceedings. This power can be exercised even when dealing with an appeal filed by a complainant if the court finds that continuing the proceedings would defeat the ends of justice or amount to an…