KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
MR. JUSTICE S.R.KRISHNA KUMAR, J
SRI KRISHNAMURTHY. B. N. – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KARNATAKA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. commencement of complaints secured on criminal allegations. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. allegations of civil nature cannot preclude criminal investigations. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. investigation warranted based on allegations made. (Para 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 4. delay in filing complaint doesn't negate the merit of allegations. (Para 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 5. petitions are dismissed due to lack of merit. (Para 27) |
CAV ORDER
Both these petitions arise out of the impugned complaint dated 22.11.2024 registered as an FIR in Crime No.359/2024 lodged by the 2nd respondent – de facto complainant before the 1st respondent – police authorities for the offences punishable under Sections 120B , 467, 468, 471, 474 and 405 IPC .
2. Petitioners in Crl.P.No.262/2025 are arraigned accused Nos. 1 to 4, while petitioner in Crl.P.No.1352/2024 is arraigned as accused No.5 and both the petitions are filed seeking quashing of the impugned complaint and the FIR and for other reliefs.
3. The 2nd respondent- de facto complainant has filed statement of objections to both the petitions and contended that the same are liable to be dismissed.
4. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned HCGP for 1st respondent as well as lea
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