In Brief
The appellant, a second purchaser of land, was charged under IPC Sections 406, 420 and 120B for allegedly participating in the misappropriation and dishonest sale of temple property. The High Court dismissed his petition to quash the FIR. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that the FIR contained no allegations establishing the essential ingredients of the offences against the appellant. The Court emphasized that when deciding quashing petitions under Section 482 CrPC, the High Court must rigorously assess whether offences are prima facie established, and quashed the FIR against the appellant accordingly.
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