Supreme Court Bars Misuse of Criminal Law for Vindictive Motives | India News
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The Supreme Court has emphasized the importance of protecting the integrity of India's criminal justice system by preventing its misuse for personal vendettas and vested interests. In a recent ruling, the court quashed a criminal case against a Guwahati-based businessman, citing that the allegations were baseless and made with malicious intent. The bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan observed that the recent trend of misusing the judicial system is a growing concern. They emphasized that courts must be vigilant in detecting such tendencies and take action to prevent them from causing harm to society. In this case, the court found that the complainant, Jagadish Prasad Bagri, had other remedies available under civil law to address his grievances against the businessman, Inder Chand Bagri. The top court also highlighted the distinction between criminal breach of trust and cheating, stating that the two offenses cannot co-exist simultaneously. The Supreme Court's decision is a significant step towards ensuring that the criminal law is not exploited for personal motives. By setting aside the Gauhati High Court's order, the court has sent a strong message that the misuse of the judicial system will not be tolerated. The court's ruling is in line with a 1992 verdict in the Haryana versus Bhajan Lal case, which emphasized the importance of ensuring that allegations are not made with malicious intent. The Supreme Court's decision will help to maintain the integrity of the criminal justice system and prevent unnecessary strain on the judiciary. In a statement, the court said: 'Such actions would create significant divisions and distrust among people, while also placing an unnecessary strain on the judicial system, particularly criminal courts.' The ruling highlights the need for individuals to use the judicial system responsibly and for courts to be vigilant in detecting and preventing the misuse of the law.
