By admin The observation by the Honourable Supreme Court regarding the power to quash proceedings under Article 226 of the Constitution or Section 482 of the CrPC is indeed significant. Dr. Anthony Raju’s acknowledgment of this reinforces the importance of these provisions in ensuring justice and preventing the misuse of legal processes.
Key Highlights:
Article 226 of the Constitution: This grants the High Courts the power to issue certain writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose.
Section 482 of the CrPC: This provides the High Courts with the inherent power to make such orders as necessary to prevent the abuse of the process of any court or otherwise to secure the ends of justice.
These powers allow the High Courts to intervene in cases where legal proceedings might be unjustly prolonged or misused, thereby safeguarding the rights of individuals and ensuring that justice is served efficiently.
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