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Daljit Singh And Another vs The State Of Haryana And Others on 1 March, 2013

The statutory provision of Section 229A of IPC, when perused in the light of ratio decidendi of the judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Daljit Singh (supra) and of this Court in the case of Sanjeet (supra) unequivocally shows that an FIR under MANGAL SINGH 2026.04.30 18:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 10 254 CRM-M-21702-2024 (O&M) Section 229A of the IPC does not proprio vigore become liable to be quashed, in case the main trial has been decided on merits and culminated in acquittal. However, at the same time, the factum of acquittal and the said judgment having attained finality, is indubitably, a relevant factor to be considered while dealing with a plea for quashing of an FIR (as also proceedings emanating therefrom) under Section 229A of IPC. This fact assumes greater significance considering that once the main trial has been decided on merits and culminated in acquittal, the ancillary proceedings which have no independent existence, cannot be permitted to continue, as the same would amount to abuse of the process of law. Such litigation, especially in the backdrop of main trial having been decided and result in acquittal, will have an adverse impact on the overburdened Court-dockets. Allowing such prosecution, when the main trial has resulted in acquittal would undermine the legislative intent; thereby contravening the principles of fairness, proportionality, and justice in criminal proceedings. A literal interpretation may sometimes lead to unjust outcomes that also contradict the law's underlying purpose. Therefore, the High Court under its inherent jurisdiction must balance the letter of Law with its spirit, ensuring fair and equitable results. This approach underscores Law's role as an apparatus for fostering societal harmony and addressing the real-world complexities, efficaciously as also effectively, rather than mere literal/technical compliance.
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