In Brief
Appellants accused of land fraud sought to quash an FIR for forgery, extortion and conspiracy by claiming settlement with the complainant. The High Court refused, noting the serious nature of allegations—forged power of attorney, fabricated documents to unlawfully transfer valuable land plots worth crores, bogus bank accounts, and the appellants' criminal antecedents. The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal, holding that offences involving forgery, fabrication of documents and fraudulent transfer of titles affect vital societal interests in securing honest land records and cannot be treated as mere private disputes qualifying for quashing on settlement, especially where accused were absconding and had prior criminal history.
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