https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=436621 Cognizance and summons in criminal proceedings require a reasoned order demonstrating application of mind and prima facie satisfaction that the alleged offences' essential ingredients are made out. A bare statement that a prima facie case exists, without factual grounds for summoning accused persons, is insufficient. Criminal prosecution may also be quashed where the complaint and protest petition suppress material facts, particularly regarding prior civil proceedings and property registration. Where a police final report identifies a civil dispute and the complainant entity no longer authorises prosecution, continuation of criminal proceedings is impermissible. en-us Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:04:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=436621 Cognizance and summons in criminal proceedings require a reasoned order demonstrating application of mind and prima facie satisfaction that the alleged offences' essential ingredients are made out. A bare statement that a prima facie case exists, without factual grounds for summoning accused persons, is insufficient. Criminal prosecution may also be quashed where the complaint and protest petition suppress material facts, particularly regarding prior civil proceedings and property registration. Where a police final report identifies a civil dispute and the complainant entity no longer authorises prosecution, continuation of criminal proceedings is impermissible. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=436621