Amit Krishna Saigal and Other v. the State of Maharashtra and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Quashing of FIR on amicable settlement; Section 482 CrPC inherent powers; FIR No. 0176/2024, MIDC CIDCO Police Station, Aurangabad; Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471 r/w 34 IPC; Settlement Agreement dated 26.04.2024; Affidavit dated 09.05.2024; business transaction of Rs. 4 crore, Rs. 3 crore paid, Rs. 1 crore by demand draft; withdrawal of civil suit and cross-complaints; costs of Rs. 1,50,000/- imposed; Amit Krishna Saigal v. State of Maharashtra; Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench; Coram R. G. Avachat & Neeraj P. Dhote, JJ.; decided 21.06.2024; Criminal Application No. 1924 of 2024.
What did the court decide?
Application allowed in terms of prayer clause 'B' (quashing sought of FIR No. 0176 of 2024), subject to payment of costs of Rs. 1,50,000/- within one week; application disposed of; Registrar (Judicial) to ensure compliance; matter listed on 28th June, 2024 for compliance.