EPISODE · Oct 12, 2025 · 5 MIN
Paramjeet Singh vs State of Himachal Pradesh 2025 INSC 1118
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Criminal law cannot be misused to settle private scores. The Court quashed a cheating FIR, emphasizing that for Section 420 IPC, actual dishonest intent at the contract’s inception is crucial—not mere non-performance later. Delay in filing, vague allegations, and the misuse of process drove the decision. Statutes and Sections1. Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC): Section 420, Section 120B2. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC): ISection 4823. Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Section 138#CriminalLaw #SupremeCourt #Cheating #Section420
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Criminal law cannot be misused to settle private scores. The Court quashed a cheating FIR, emphasizing that for Section 420 IPC, actual dishonest intent at the contract’s inception is crucial—not mere non-performance later. Delay in filing, vague allegations, and the misuse of process drove the decision. Statutes and Sections1. Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC): Section 420, Section 120B2. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC): ISection 4823. Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Section 138#CriminalLaw #SupremeCourt #Cheating #Section420
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