An application is typically filed before the High Court under Section 528 of the BNSS (the provision that replaced Section 482 of the CrPC), setting out why the FIR discloses no offence, is an abuse of process, or falls within one of the other recognised grounds for quashing. Building a strong factual record early, including any documents showing the dispute is really civil or commercial in nature, materially improves the chances of success
