2021 (6) TMI 1186 - SC - Indian Laws

Seeking quashing of Criminal complaints/FIRs - cases filed or initiated against the petitioner where conviction was recorded against the petitioner - HELD THAT - There are no reason to entertain this petition under Article 32. The petitioner if so advised can always file appropriate applications under the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking quashing of the individual criminal cases or complaints. The law on point as held by this Court in Superintendent and Remembrancer of Legal Affairs West Bengal Vs. Mohan Singh Ors. 1974 (10) TMI 110 - SUPREME COURT is clear that dismissal of an earlier 482 petition does not bar filing of subsequent petition under Section 482 in case the facts so justify. Petition disposed off.

Summary

The Supreme Court, in a petition filed under Article 32 seeking quashing of multiple criminal complaints/FIRs (Annexure P-3), declined to entertain the petition, noting that the petitioner may instead file appropriate applications under the Code of Criminal Procedure ("The Code") for quashing individual cases. The Court referenced prior convictions against the petitioner and observed that dismissal of earlier Section 482 CrPC petitions does not bar filing subsequent ones if justified, citing "Superintendent and Remembrancer of Legal Affairs, West Bengal Vs. Mohan Singh & Ors." (SCC 1975 (3) 706). The Court held that any future applications under the Code shall be considered on their own merits, unaffected by the dismissal of the present writ petition. Pending applications were disposed of.