a "prima facie case" of theft, house trespass and criminal intimidation is cognizable

It is not appropriate to cancel FIR in partnership dispute - prima facie case is made out: Supreme Court

 In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India in its judgment dated October 19, 2023 has said that quashing of the First Information Report (FIR) in a partnership dispute case is not appropriate.  The court found a "prima facie case" of theft, house trespass and criminal intimidation, emphasizing that such cognizable offenses deserve proper investigation and legal proceedings.

 Date of Decision: October 19, 2023

 RUCHIR RASTOGI
 VS
 PANKAJ RASTOGI AND OTHERS ETC.