Background: The Orissa High Court recently heard a petition filed by a former minister, seeking to quash an FIR registered against him in a corruption case. Parties: The petition was filed by the former minister, while the respondent was the state of Orissa. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the FIR was registered with malafide intentions. Court observations: The court observed that the allegations made against the former minister were false and that the FIR was registered with malafide intentions. The court also noted that the investigation was conducted in a biased manner, which further supported the argument that the allegations were false. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the importance of ensuring that allegations are genuine before registering an FIR. The case also underscores the need for the police to conduct a thorough investigation before registering a case. The quashing of the FIR will bring relief to the former minister, who had been facing allegations of corruption.