The Supreme Court of India has refused to quash a criminal case against a 69-year-old senior advocate accused of cheating an individual out of ₹1.68 crore. The court expressed strong disapproval, stating it was "shocking" that the advocate behaved like a broker in the fraudulent land deal. Despite the advocate’s offer to return the defrauded amount, the court rejected his plea, emphasizing the severity of his misconduct and affirming that the offer of repayment does not absolve the criminal nature of the offense. This decision underscores the judiciary's zero tolerance for unethical conduct, especially by legal professionals.