VINOD RAGHUVANSHI versus AJAY ARORA AND ORS.

VINOD RAGHUVANSHI versus AJAY ARORA AND ORS.

The existence of prima facie material in the complaint for the offence of cheating and conspiracy under sections 420 and 120-B IPC is sufficient for process to be issued; delay was immaterial as facts emerged late. The High Court rightly dismissed the application for quashing, and investigation should not be stifled at the threshold.

Parties
Appellant: Vinod Raghuvanshi; Respondent: Ajay Arora; Respondent: Others
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
23 September 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against High Court Order Dismissing Application Under Section 482 Cr PC for Quashing Complaint
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Quashing of Criminal Proceedings, Cheating, Forgery, Abuse of Process, Excise Auction
Criminal Law Procedural Law Quashing of Criminal Proceedings Cheating Forgery Abuse of Process Excise Auction

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Parties

Vinod Raghuvanshi

Appellant

Ajay Arora

Respondent

Others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against High Court Order Dismissing Application Under Section 482 Cr PC for Quashing Complaint

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether allegations in the complaint filed against appellant for cheating and forgery are sufficient to proceed with criminal prosecution
  2. 2 Whether High Court correctly dismissed application for quashing the complaint under Section 482 CrPC

Ratio Decidendi

The existence of prima facie material in the complaint for the offence of cheating and conspiracy under sections 420 and 120-B IPC is sufficient for process to be issued; delay was immaterial as facts emerged late. The High Court rightly dismissed the application for quashing, and investigation should not be stifled at the threshold.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No cogent reason to interfere with impugned complaint or orders.
  • Complaint and prosecution shall proceed.