Section 482 of CrPC : Section 482: Saving of inherent power of High Court.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh is falsely accused of theft by his neighbor, and a case is filed against him in the local magistrate court. Rajesh believes that the case is baseless and is an abuse of the legal process. He approaches the High Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking to quash the FIR and the proceedings. The High Court, after reviewing the evidence and circumstances, finds that the case is indeed frivolous and an abuse of the court process. Using its inherent powers under Section 482, the High Court quashes the FIR and the ongoing proceedings to prevent misuse of the judicial system and to secure the ends of justice.

Example 2:

Priya is involved in a property dispute with her relatives, and a criminal case is filed against her alleging forgery of documents. During the trial, it becomes evident that the documents in question were not forged and the allegations were made with malicious intent to harass Priya. Priya's lawyer files a petition in the High Court under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, requesting the court to intervene and quash the criminal proceedings. The High Court, exercising its inherent powers, examines the facts and concludes that continuing the trial would be an abuse of the court process. Therefore, the High Court quashes the criminal case to ensure justice is served and to prevent further harassment of Priya.