Quashing of FIR- Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 and 482 CRPC can be invoked if it is found to be an abuse of process of law- Supreme Court

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The Hon’ble Justices DY Chandrachud and MR Shah Supreme Court of India observed that a high court, invoking its powers under article 226 of the constitution of India can quash a fir if the same is found to be an abuse of the process of law. Quashing of FIR- Writ Jurisdiction Under Article 226 can be invoked if it is found to be an abuse of the process of law.

It was also observed that inherent Power/Jurisdiction under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and/or under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is designed to achieve the salutary purpose that criminal proceedings ought not to be permitted to degenerate into a weapon of harassment.