High Courts Can Quash Criminal Proceedings Invoking Article 226 Jurisdiction Also Apart From S.482 CrPC Power : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that High Courts can quash criminal proceedings under Article 226 of the Constitution, in addition to using Section 482 of the CrPC. The case involved the petitioner's request to quash ongoing criminal proceedings, and the Court clarified that both the constitutional and procedural powers of the High Court can be invoked to achieve this. The ruling highlights that High Courts have a broader mandate than just reviewing procedural aspects and can intervene where it is deemed necessary to prevent abuse of the legal process or to uphold justice.