2025 SCC Vol. 2 Part 5
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 — S. 482 — Inherent power of High Court r/w Art. 226 of the Constitution — Quashment of
Inherent Power of High Court
CrPC bars review power under Sections 362 & 397(3); Rajasthan High Court dismisses petition as de facto review attempt
The Court held that the petition was effectively a review in disguise, which is barred under Section 362 CrPC and cannot be entertained.
Distant relatives having no ‘domestic relationship’ roped to cause harassment and build pressure on husband; Bombay High Court invokes S. 482 CrPC to quash DV proceedings
The power of the High Court under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code is of the widest amplitude, which can be exercised to secure ends of justice, unless barred by specific provision or by implication. Such power can be exercised to prevent unwanted harassment caused to a respondent with the application of rigour of the Criminal Procedure Code.
