Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 04-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Mohammed Akram (Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 14152/2024).
- Respondent: Union of India.
- Origin: Petition arises from the impugned final judgment and order dated 02-08-2024 in Criminal Petition No. 3271/2023 passed by the High Court of the State of Telangana at Hyderabad.
- Underlying criminal matter: C.C. No. 140 of 2020 registered at Police Station Railway Protection Force (RPF), Hyderabad, concerning alleged offences under Sections 163 and 164 of the Railways Act, 1989.
- Procedural history: The High Court had dismissed a petition filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Supreme Court, after hearing on 04-08-2026, suggested that the petitioner pay a sum of Rs 5,00,000 to the Railways to facilitate closure of the matter.
- Acceptance: Senior counsel for the Railways confirmed acceptance of the offer and requested that the petitioner be directed to pay the amount within 30 days.
- Petitioner's stance: Counsel for the petitioner agreed to make the payment within the stipulated 30‑day period.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court quashes the criminal proceedings arising out of C.C. No. 140 of 2020.
- The petitioner is directed to pay Rs 5,00,000 to the Railways within 30 days from the date of the order.
- The security amount forfeited due to violation of contract terms shall not be refunded to the petitioner.
- The criminal proceedings will not impede the parties from entering into fresh contracts between themselves.
- No further orders are required; the Special Leave Petition stands disposed of, and any pending applications, if any, are also disposed.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Railways Act