Court's Inherent Powers Not Boundless, Expressions Such As 'Abuse Of Process' Or 'Securing Ends Of Justice' Don't Grant Unlimited

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has clarified that the inherent powers under Section 482 of the CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) are not boundless. These powers, which allow the court to prevent abuse of legal processes and secure justice, must be exercised judiciously and are not meant to provide unlimited jurisdiction. The court emphasized that while Section 482 enables intervention to prevent misuse of legal procedures, it does not grant unrestricted authority to alter or interfere in all aspects of a case. The inherent powers are thus constrained by legal principles and should be applied with consideration of justice and procedural propriety.