matter to the High Court to decide the quashing petition afresh in accordance with law after considering the materials collected by the investigating agency during the course of the investigation. 23. Accordingly, the appeal is allowed. The impugned order of the High Court is set aside. The quashing petition shall be restored to its original number and shall be decided afresh by the High Court in accordance with law and in the light of the observations above. All contentions and pleas are kept open for the parties to urge before the High Court. 24. Pending application(s), if any stand disposed of. ......................................J. (J.B. PARDIWALA) ......................................J. (MANOJ MISRA) NEW DELHI; OCTOBER 14, 2024 Page 11 of 11