Criminal law can't become means to settle scores: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has cautioned against misusing criminal law to settle personal vendettas, criticizing the increasing trend of filing FIRs in civil disputes. The court emphasized the duty of High Courts to intervene and prevent the abuse of legal processes, particularly when criminal proceedings are used to exert pressure in civil matters.
The Supreme Court has cautioned against misusing criminal law to settle personal vendettas, criticizing the increasing trend of filing FIRs in civil disputes. The court emphasized the duty of High Courts to intervene and prevent the abuse of legal processes, particularly when criminal proceedings are used to exert pressure in civil matters.
