(i) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.482 — Quashing of FIR — Civil dispute and criminal liability — Mere availability or pendency of a civil remedy does not by itself extinguish criminal liability if the factual allegations disclose the commission of a cognizable offence. (Para 16)
(ii) Indian Penal Code, 1860, Ss.406, 420, 120-B, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.482 — Cheating, criminal breach of trust and conspiracy — FIR specifically alleged that complainant was induced to part with ₹20,00,000 on representation that amount was required for business purposes in Canada and...
(iii) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.482 — Quashing of FIR — Role of accused persons residing abroad — FIR attributed role to petitioners by alleging that amount was sought for expansion of their business in Canada and that all petitioners jointly refused to return the...
(iv) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.482 — Quashing of FIR — Delay in lodging FIR and territorial jurisdiction — Plea regarding delay in lodging FIR and plea relating to territorial jurisdiction were matters requiring examination in light of evidence and factual matrix brought on record...
(v) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, S.482 — Quashing of FIR — Allegations in FIR, read with material collected during preliminary inquiry, disclosed prima facie commission of cognizable offences and raised disputed questions of fact which could not be adjudicated in proceedings u/s.482 Cr.P.C. (Para 18)
