No Absolute Rule That HC Cannot Interfere In S.482 CrPC Petition If Investigation Is At Preliminary Stage : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that there is no absolute rule preventing a High Court from interfering in a Section 482 CrPC petition, even if the investigation is at a preliminary stage. The court clarified that High Courts have the discretion to intervene to prevent abuse of the legal process or to secure the ends of justice. This ruling provides flexibility to High Courts in addressing cases where early intervention is warranted. The decision balances the need for thorough investigation with the protection of individual rights.