‘Stifled probe’: Supreme Court sets aside Karnataka High Court order, revives FIRs in Bengaluru land fraud case
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Supreme Court set aside a Karnataka High Court order quashing criminal proceedings in a Bengaluru land fraud dispute. The court held the high court improperly stifled investigation at inception. NRI plot purchasers alleged a scheme involving forged documents and fraudulent property transfers. The magistrate had ordered FIR registration in 2013. The Supreme Court clarified existence of civil remedies does not bar criminal proceedings when cognisable offences are disclosed.
Key Entities
Supreme CourtKarnataka High CourtBengaluru land fraud caseNRI plot purchasersSection 482 CrPCSection 156(3) CrPCDoddagubbi villageJustices Vikram NathJustice Sandeep Mehta