The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings in a Chennai cheating case, holding that the allegations disclosed a purely civil dispute. It said continuing the prosecution would amount to abuse of the legal process and set aside the Madras High Court's order
The Supreme Court has termed the pendency of over 8.82 lakh execution petitions in civil courts as “highly disappointing” and “alarming,” urging high courts to ensure disposal within six months and warning officials of accountability for delays
