Abuse Of Process' : Supreme Court Quashes 'Cheating' Case Filed Against Parents Of Man For Breaking Marriage Promise

The Supreme Court quashed a cheating case filed against the parents of a man for breaking a marriage promise. The court emphasized the need to avoid misuse of criminal law in personal matters. This decision clarifies the boundaries between criminal and civil law. It protects individuals from being subjected to criminal prosecution in cases that are essentially disputes of a personal nature.