https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=189423 Settlement between a borrower and a bank did not justify quashing criminal proceedings for cheating, use of forged documents and corruption-related offences. The SC reiterated that inherent power under Section 482 CrPC is distinct from compounding under Section 320 and may be used only to prevent abuse of process or secure the ends of justice. Offences with serious public or societal impact, including those under the Prevention of Corruption Act, are not ordinarily fit for quashing on compromise. The High Court therefore erred in treating repayment of dues as a true compromise, and the prosecution was allowed to proceed. en-us Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:01:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=189423 Settlement between a borrower and a bank did not justify quashing criminal proceedings for cheating, use of forged documents and corruption-related offences. The SC reiterated that inherent power under Section 482 CrPC is distinct from compounding under Section 320 and may be used only to prevent abuse of process or secure the ends of justice. Offences with serious public or societal impact, including those under the Prevention of Corruption Act, are not ordinarily fit for quashing on compromise. The High Court therefore erred in treating repayment of dues as a true compromise, and the prosecution was allowed to proceed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=189423