Yes, you can seek quashing of criminal proceedings for abuse of process of law in Kolkata, since Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to the earlier Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure) specifically preserves the Calcutta High Court's inherent power to quash proceedings that constitute a clear abuse of the legal process, or where quashing is necessary to secure the ends of justice, providing an important safeguard against criminal proceedings being misused for improper purposes.

Common grounds for seeking quashing on abuse of process grounds include demonstrating that the criminal complaint was filed with clear malicious intent to harass rather than genuinely seek justice, evidence that the proceedings are being used as a tool for pressure in an unrelated civil or personal dispute, situations where the allegations, even if fully accepted as true, do not disclose any genuine criminal offence, or circumstances showing the complaint is manifestly false and vexatious based on the inherent improbability of the allegations.

To pursue quashing on this basis, you would file a petition before the Calcutta High Court presenting the specific facts and circumstances demonstrating the abuse of process, and the court will examine whether the case genuinely falls within the narrow category warranting this extraordinary intervention, since courts exercise this power sparingly, recognising that quashing at a preliminary stage prevents the normal trial process from examining the merits of allegations, making this remedy reserved for genuinely clear cases of misuse rather than ordinary disputes over factual allegations.

Given the significant legal skill required to properly frame and present a quashing petition based on abuse of process, it is essential to work with experienced criminal defence counsel who can effectively identify and articulate the specific grounds supporting your petition. Consulting the team at Aapka Legal Advice can help you assess whether your Kolkata criminal case presents genuine grounds for quashing and pursue this remedy effectively.

Given the significant strategic value of successfully quashing improperly motivated criminal proceedings, obtaining a second opinion from a retired judge on the strength of your specific quashing grounds can provide valuable clarity before pursuing this important remedy. Kolkata's experienced criminal lawyers and retired judges, available through Aapka Legal Advice's Kolkata lawyer directory, regularly assist clients with these quashing petitions.

In conclusion, you can indeed seek quashing of criminal proceedings for abuse of process of law in Kolkata through the Calcutta High Court's inherent jurisdiction, and presenting clear, compelling evidence of the misuse involved is essential to successfully securing this significant remedy.