What it involves
Section 528 BNSS preserves the inherent powers of the High Court, formerly exercised under Section 482 CrPC. The High Court may quash an FIR, a charge-sheet, a summoning order or the whole proceeding where continuing it would be an abuse of process or would defeat the ends of justice.
Quashing is granted sparingly. The court does not weigh the evidence as a trial court would; it asks whether, on the material as it stands, the proceeding should continue at all.
Matters
- Quashing of FIRs and charge-sheets
- Challenges to summoning and cognizance orders
- Quashing on settlement between the parties
- Stay of proceedings before the trial court
How a matter proceeds
RecordThe FIR, the charge-sheet or complaint, the summoning order and the relevant documents are assembled.
GroundsThe petition identifies the legal ground: no offence disclosed, a legal bar, mala fides, or a settlement.
HearingNotice issues to the State and the complainant; interim orders are sought only where the case justifies them.
DecisionThe court quashes, declines, or gives directions for the trial court.
General information on the law as it stands on 15 November 2026. It is not legal advice and does not create an advocate–client relationship.