https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=305588 The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision to quash criminal proceedings based on a settlement, emphasizing that inherent jurisdiction should be cautiously exercised, especially in cases of financial fraud and forgery with public interest implications. The Court highlighted that settlements alone do not justify quashing proceedings involving serious criminal allegations. It stressed the societal impact of such offenses, protecting public interest, and maintaining public confidence in the judicial system. The judgment relied on legal precedents to support its stance and directed the trial to proceed, emphasizing that settlements are not determinative in cases with broader societal consequences. en-us Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:52:26 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=305588 The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision to quash criminal proceedings based on a settlement, emphasizing that inherent jurisdiction should be cautiously exercised, especially in cases of financial fraud and forgery with public interest implications. The Court highlighted that settlements alone do not justify quashing proceedings involving serious criminal allegations. It stressed the societal impact of such offenses, protecting public interest, and maintaining public confidence in the judicial system. The judgment relied on legal precedents to support its stance and directed the trial to proceed, emphasizing that settlements are not determinative in cases with broader societal consequences. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=305588