In Brief
A complainant paid Rs. 22 lacs to the appellant toward the purchase of a flat in Mumbai. An FIR was lodged under Sections 420 and 406 IPC alleging cheating and criminal breach of trust. The trial proceeded in the accused's absence. The High Court partially allowed the appellant's petition to quash the proceedings. The Supreme Court held that since the entire amount had been received by the complainant and no dispute remained between the parties, the criminal proceedings served no purpose and were quashed. The Court allowed the appeal.
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