Nafees Ahmad v. State of U.P. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
In an application under Section 482 CrPC to quash a charge sheet and cognizance underSections 406, 420 IPC for a criminal dispute, the High Court, with mutual consent, directed the parties to pursue mediation. No coercive steps were ordered against the applicant for a specified period, contingent on the mediation process.
What did the court decide?
Directed parties to appear for a mediation application; no coercive steps for five months; lower court to proceed if mediation fails.