FIR alleging non payment of dues in NCLT liquidation proceedings was quashed

Manoj Mamgaine & Anr. Vs State of Odisha & Anr (Orissa High Court) Conclusion: FIR registered against officials and the liquidator of Punj Lloyd Ltd. (PLL), which alleged non‑payment of subcontractor dues and misuse of Goods and Services Tax (GST) input credits in connection with the Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) pipeline project was quashed as mere breach of contractual obligations, delayed payments, GST disputes, or financial reconciliation issues did not constitute the offence of cheating unless fraudulent or dishonest intention existed from the inception of the transact...