In Brief
A property owner allegedly sold the same plot twice by fraudulently changing its plot number. The original buyer filed a criminal complaint alleging cheating and forgery. After police investigation found prima facie evidence and submitted a formal report to prosecute, the High Court quashed the proceedings based solely on the accused's counsel's assertion. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that the High Court erred in quashing proceedings without examining the investigation report's merits, especially after a completed investigation and formal charges. The prosecution was directed to proceed on its legal merits.
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