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Quashing Petitions Under Section 482 CrPC

Legal Relief from False, Frivolous, or Harassing Criminal Proceedings

At Vocation Consulting Company, we offer expert legal services for filing Quashing Petitions under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). These petitions are a powerful legal tool to seek relief from false, baseless, or malicious criminal cases, especially those filed with the intent to harass or intimidate.

With over 18 years of experience in criminal litigation, we provide strategic representation in High Courts for individuals, business owners, professionals, and public servants who are wrongly implicated in criminal proceeding

What is a Quashing Petition?

A Quashing Petition is filed under Section 482 of the CrPC to request the High Court to quash an FIR, criminal complaint, or charge sheet when:

  • The allegations are false, fabricated, or do not disclose a cognizable offence

  • The continuation of proceedings is an abuse of the process of law

  • Parties have amicably settled the matter (especially in compoundable offences)

  • There is a glaring legal error or procedural irregularity

The High Court has inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC to prevent misuse of the legal process and secure justice

When Should You File a Quashing Petition?

You may consider filing a quashing petition in situations such as:

  • False FIRs filed due to personal enmity, business rivalry, or domestic disputes

  • Matrimonial cases (e.g., 498A IPC, dowry harassment) after mutual settlement

  • Criminal cases where civil dispute is being given criminal colour

  • Business disputes filed as cheating, breach of trust, or forgery

  • Frivolous complaints intended to blackmail or threaten

  • No prima facie offence is made out in the complaint or FIR

Services We Offer
Drafting & Filing:

  • Writ Petition / Criminal Miscellaneous Petition under Section 482 CrPC

  • Affidavits and case synopsis

  • Applications for interim relief or stay of proceedings

 Representation in Court:

  • Appearances before Allahabad High Court, Delhi High Court, and others

  • Argument and legal strategy presentation

  • Filing of supporting documents and annexures

 Case Assessment:

  • Reviewing the FIR, charge sheet, and complaint

  • Advising on maintainability and chances of success

  • Exploring options for mediation or amicable settlement

Legal Grounds for Quashing FIR or Proceedings

  • The High Court may quash proceedings if:

    • The FIR or complaint does not disclose any offence

    • The case is civil in nature, not criminal

    • There is no evidence to support allegations

    • Parties have settled the matter amicably (especially in bailable and compoundable offences)

    • The criminal case is filed with malafide intention or to settle personal scores

Why Choose Vocation Consulting Company?

  •  18+ years of litigation experience in criminal and quashing matters

  •  Direct handling of Section 482 CrPC petitions before multiple High Courts

  •  Professional, confidential, and fast-track case strategy

  •  Support for mediation, settlements, and court-assisted compromise

  •  End-to-end legal support, from FIR to final quashing order

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Our Contact

Phone

+91 9212303959

Email

harvinderverma@vocationconsulting.com

Address

F51, Krishna Apra - Dmall, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, 201014

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Documents Typically Required
  • Copy of FIR / Criminal Complaint
  • Charge Sheet (if filed)
  • Identity proof of petitioner
  • Copy of the imSettlement deed / compromise (if applicable)pugned government order, departmental action, or circular
  • Affidavits of parties involved
  • Supporting evidence showing innocence or false implication
  • Court summons/notices, if received
  • Vakalatnama (authority to act)

FAQ's on Quashing Petitions

A Quashing Petition is filed before the High Court under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) to request the court to quash or cancel an FIR, criminal complaint, or charge sheet that is false, frivolous, or legally defective.

Anyone who has been falsely accused in an FIR or is facing harassment through malicious or baseless criminal proceedings can file a petition under Section 482. This includes individuals, business owners, public servants, and family members in matrimonial disputes.

  • False or fabricated allegations

  • Personal or business rivalry

  • Civil disputes given a criminal color

  • Settlement reached between parties (especially in 498A, cheque bounce, etc.)

  • No prima facie case made out in the FIR or complaint

  • Abuse of court process or harassment

Yes, if the offence is compoundable or not serious in nature, High Courts can quash the FIR even after an out-of-court settlement, especially in 498A, cheating, breach of trust, or financial disputes. Proper affidavits and compromise terms must be submitted.

  • In rare cases, yes. The Supreme Court has allowed quashing of even non-compoundable offences (like 498A, 406 IPC) if the dispute is private, and continuing the case would cause injustice or serve no purpose. Each case is decided on its facts and gravity of the offence.

Yes. Even after a charge sheet has been filed, if the allegations are baseless, or if there’s lack of evidence, or if the case is civil in nature, the High Court can still quash the entire proceedings including the charge sheet.

  • Copy of FIR / Criminal Complaint

  • Charge sheet (if filed)

  • Settlement agreement (if applicable)

  • Supporting evidence (proof of innocence or false implication)

  • Affidavit and identity proof

  • Copies of any court notices or summons

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