https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=449622 In quashing petitions challenging FIRs or ECIRs, the High Court's inherent and writ powers must be used sparingly, particularly where investigation is at a nascent stage. Courts should not ordinarily stay investigation, prevent coercive steps, or use Section 482 CrPC as a substitute for anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC. Interim protection can be granted only in exceptional cases and must be supported by brief reasons showing application of mind. Applying these principles, the Supreme Court found the High Court's blanket interim restraint orders inconsistent with the governing limits and set them aside, while leaving the writ proceedings to be decided on their merits. en-us Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:25:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=449622 In quashing petitions challenging FIRs or ECIRs, the High Court's inherent and writ powers must be used sparingly, particularly where investigation is at a nascent stage. Courts should not ordinarily stay investigation, prevent coercive steps, or use Section 482 CrPC as a substitute for anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC. Interim protection can be granted only in exceptional cases and must be supported by brief reasons showing application of mind. Applying these principles, the Supreme Court found the High Court's blanket interim restraint orders inconsistent with the governing limits and set them aside, while leaving the writ proceedings to be decided on their merits. Case-Laws Money Laundering Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=449622