Misleading Court, Court Imposes Rs 50K Cost For Not Disclosing Similar Plea Was Dismissed For Non-Prosecution: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to quash an FIR under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), 1973. The decision underscores the court's cautious approach to intervening in ongoing criminal proceedings, particularly when substantial evidence has already been presented during the trial. Case Background The case revolves around a petition filed by Rohit Mehta, who sought the quashing of…