As per case facts, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) leased land from the State for a cricket stadium at a token rent, and later for a clubhouse/hotel at commercial rates, ... followed by converting from a society to a not-for-profit company as per BCCI mandate. Two FIRs were lodged alleging criminal conspiracy, cheating, and misuse of public property. HPCA's High Court petitions to quash these FIRs were dismissed, leading to appeals and a writ petition against chargesheets. The question arose whether the High Court erred in dismissing the quashing petitions, especially given the alleged political vendetta, the non-prosecution of senior government officials involved, and if the transactions were administrative decisions rather than criminal acts. Finally, the Supreme Court held that criminal intent was absent. It noted that senior officials approving leases were not prosecuted, and the society's conversion was a BCCI mandate. Finding no prima facie case of cheating or breach of trust, and deeming it potentially a civil dispute, the Court quashed both FIRs and chargesheets, emphasizing its power to prevent injustice.