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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY
Dharmil Anil Bodani, son of Anil Keshavlal Bodani – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. allegations of cheating mentioned (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. criminal law not to resolve civil disputes (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 3. specific intent required for cheating allegations (Para 10 , 17) |
| 4. law against using criminal proceedings for civil disputes. (Para 11) |
| 5. direct allegations establish prima facie case (Para 12 , 16) |
| 6. high court cannot investigate reliability of evidence at this stage (Para 14 , 18 , 19) |
| 7. termination does not negate prior cheating (Para 20) |
| 8. petitions dismissed for lack of merit (Para 21 , 22 , 23 , 24) |
JUDGMENT :
ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY, J.
Heard the parties.
2. Since both these Writ Petitions (Cr.) have been filed with the common prayer for issuing appropriate writ/order/direction for quashing of the First Information Report being Kotwali P.S. Case No.323 of 2024, hence, both these Writ Petitions (Cr.) are disposed of by this common judgment.
3. These Writ Petitions (Cr.), under Article 226 and Article 227 of the Constitution of India have been filed with the prayer for issuance of appropriate writ/order/direction for quashing of the First Information Report being Kotwali P.S. Case No.323 of 2024 registered for the offences punishable under Sections
Criminal law cannot resolve civil disputes; at least one offence is established based on uncontroverted allegations, justifying continuation of proceedings.
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Power under Section 156(3) warrants application of judicial mind. A court of law is involved. It is not the police taking steps at the stage of Section 154 of the Code.
The distinction between civil disputes and criminal offenses is crucial; mere breach of contract does not constitute a criminal offense unless there is evidence of dishonest intention.
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