https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=294662 The Karnataka HC noted that the Code of Criminal Procedure contains no express provision permitting two or more complainants to file a single complaint, and treated a joint complaint as contrary to the scheme of the Code. It also found that allegations concerning trust assets, possession, and entitlement to return of property disclosed a dispute over civil rights and remedies. On that basis, the controversy was regarded as civil in nature, making criminal prosecution inappropriate. The order issuing process was set aside and the complaint proceedings were brought to an end. en-us Wed, 20 Nov 1985 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:29:13 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=294662 The Karnataka HC noted that the Code of Criminal Procedure contains no express provision permitting two or more complainants to file a single complaint, and treated a joint complaint as contrary to the scheme of the Code. It also found that allegations concerning trust assets, possession, and entitlement to return of property disclosed a dispute over civil rights and remedies. On that basis, the controversy was regarded as civil in nature, making criminal prosecution inappropriate. The order issuing process was set aside and the complaint proceedings were brought to an end. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 20 Nov 1985 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=294662