Appeal by special leave against the order of the Chhattisgarh High Court dismissing a petition to quash FIR No. 590 of 2019. The FIR was filed by the complainant, alleging trespass, demolition of property, and theft. The appellant challenged the FIR, claiming it was false and fabricated. After considering submissions, the Supreme Court quashed the FIR and subsequent proceedings under Article 142 of the Constitution of India. Appeal allowed, pending applications disposed of.
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Case Title: SHIVENDRA PRATAP SINGH THAKUR @ BANTI VS STATE OF CHHATTISGARH AND ORS.
Citation: 2024 LawText (SC) (5) 154
Case Number: [Criminal Appeal No(s).________ of 2024 arising out of SLP (Criminal) No(s). 1400 of 2024]
Date of Decision: 2024-05-15