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Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
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About — Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure empowers the High Court to quash criminal proceedings to prevent abuse of process or secure justice. It is a safeguard against frivolous litigation. For instance, courts have used it to dismiss cases filed with malafide intent.