Supreme Court Warns Against Pressuring Civil Disputes into Criminal Prosecution

In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has granted anticipatory bail to Jay Shri and Hitesh Kela in connection with a criminal appeal arising out of Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 14423 of 2023. The case, involving the State of Rajasthan as the respondent, pertains to alleged offences under Section 420 (cheating) and Section 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Background of the Case: The…