The Predominant role of Criminal Law in our society cannot be undermined in the wake of the crucial role which the field of law is empowered with. Procedural Law has a significant role, in light of the adversarial system of justice. Section 482, which provides for Inherent Powers of High Courts is an essential component of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. The ambit of the said section is very wide, in proportion to the nature of powers contained therein. This paper seeks to analyse the trend of judicial decisions pertaining to the scope and use of Section 482. Although, there are instances whereby the powers under section 482 are used to thwart the greater object and purpose of the Code, but in most of such cases, the fallacious applications/interpretation of Section 482 by the High Courts are reconciliated by the Hon'ble Apex Court. Further, the paper delves into the scope of curtailment of Powers under section 482 and explores such
possibility.