S.W. Palanitkar And Ors vs State Of Bihar And Anr on 18 October, 2001
In the case of S.W. Palankattkar & others Vs. State of Bihar,
2002 (44) ACC 168, it has been held by the Hon'ble Apex Court that
quashing of the criminal proceedings is an exception than a rule. The
inherent powers of the High Court itself envisages three circumstances under
which the inherent jurisdiction may be exercised:-(i) to give effect an order
under the Code, (ii) to prevent abuse of the process of the court ; (iii) to
otherwise secure the ends of justice. The power of High Court is very wide
but should be exercised very cautiously to do real and substantial justice for
which the court alone exists.