Supreme Court of India

Bhagaban Gantyayat v. The State of Orissa

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Bench Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta JJ.
Decided 13 February 2026

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What the Court ordered

In view of the above and prima facie being satisfied that the dispute inter se between the parties has civil colour , we are of the firm opinion that permitting the continuance of the criminal proceedings against the appellant, after he has paid a substantial amount by way of compensation to the respondent-complainant, would not be expedient in the interest of justice.

Judgment, page 7

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