In Brief
This case addresses the quashing of five FIRs registered against distinct cooperative housing societies in Gujarat. The accused challenged the FIRs, arguing they were repetitive of the first FIR and should be quashed. The High Court agreed and quashed five FIRs. The Supreme Court reversed this decision, holding that each FIR relates to a separate society with distinct members, lands, transactions, and accounts, warranting independent investigation. The Court clarified that Section 482 powers cannot be used for detailed factual examination like an appellate court; FIRs should be quashed only when they contain absurdity or remarkable identity with no change in allegations. The decision protects investigative integrity while preserving parties' right to club cases for consolidated trial later."
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