As per the case facts a criminal complaint was quashed by the High Court under Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure leading to an appeal to the Supreme Court ... to challenge this decision The question arose whether the High Court was justified in quashing the criminal complaint Finally the Supreme Court determined that the High Court's order was unsustainable and set it aside thereby restoring the criminal complaint The investigating officer is directed to proceed under Section of the Code to file a further report based on the Court's observations Additionally the Special Court where the criminal complaint is pending is empowered to exercise its authority under Section of the Cr P C if there is any hesitation from the State or the investigating officer The State is also instructed to take necessary actions regarding two other cases involving offenses under the P C Act which were under stay orders from the High Court

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