Jetteppa and Anr. v. the State of Karnataka and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
The court quashed criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute, including cheque dishonour and IPC offences, in view of a full and final settlement between the parties. The settlement was affirmed by the parties and counsel. The court found no public interest in continuing the proceedings.
What did the court decide?
Criminal proceedings in CC No. 370/2018 on the file of the IV Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Bengaluru and all related proceedings are quashed. The petitioners are set at liberty.