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As per case facts, Petitioners in two Writ Petitions sought to quash an FIR related to alleged cheating and criminal breach of trust, arguing it was a commercial dispute. The
...Respondent alleged that Petitioners made false representations, leading him to incur financial liabilities and trade products without receiving agreed-upon profits. Investigation is complete, and the charge-sheet is ready. The reason for the appeal to the High Court was to quash the FIR and its proceedings. The question arose whether the High Court should quash the FIR under Section 482 CrPC when the investigation is over and charge-sheet is ready, or relegate Petitioners to an alternate remedy before the Trial Court. Finally, the High Court, citing Supreme Court precedents, decided not to conduct a mini-trial or examine defenses under Section 482 CrPC at this stage. It held that the FIR prima facie discloses a cognizable offense and directed the Petitioners to the alternate remedy of filing a discharge application before the Trial Court after the charge-sheet is filed.
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