1998 (1) TMI 537 - SC - Indian Laws

Summary

The Supreme Court resolved a conflict regarding vicarious liability of company officers in cases where the company is the offender. The court held that determination of who should face prosecution should be made at the time of framing charges based on pre-charge evidence. The court decided not to resolve the conflict at present, leaving it to the concerned court to decide at the appropriate time. The appeals were disposed of accordingly.