International Advanced Research Centre for Power Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI) & Ors. vs. Nirma Cerglass Technics (P) Ltd. & Anr. (SC)

Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 420–Criminal prosecution–Quashment–No commitment on part of A.R.C.I. to provide extruded ceramic by honeycombs as per expected specifications–Agreement containing the arbitration clause which was invoked by the respondents–Dispute of purely civil nature–Accused acted in the official capacity–Sanction u/s. 197 CrPC was mandatory–Proceedings deserve to be quashed.