Legal update
Published
17 Oct 2026
Source date
16 Oct 2026
Calcutta High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Advocate in Property Transfer Dispute
Why it matters
The Calcutta High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against an advocate concerning a dispute over a property transfer involving clients. The Court observed that continuing the criminal proceedings was unwarranted and represented an abuse of the process of law given the civil and proprietary nature of the matter.
Key points
- The Calcutta High Court quashed criminal proceedings against an advocate involved in a dispute over clients' property transfer.
- The Court observed that continuation of the criminal proceedings was unwarranted.
- The proceedings were held to be an abuse of the process of law in light of the civil and proprietary nature of the dispute.
What changed
Criminal proceedings initiated against an advocate regarding a clients' property transfer dispute have been quashed by the High Court.
Who it affects
The concerned advocate and the parties to the property transfer dispute.
Jurisdiction
Calcutta High Court
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