GOPALAKRISHNA MENON AND ANOTHER vs D. RAJA REDDY AND ANOTHER

The Supreme Court held that prosecution for offences under Sections 467 and 471 IPC is maintainable even in the absence of a necessary complaint from the Civil Court, as the provisions of Section 195(1)(b)(ii) of the Code of Criminal Procedure do not bar such prosecution. The Court emphasized that the offences under Sections 467 and 471 IPC carry greater punishment and are distinct from lesser offences under Section 463 IPC. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to allow the criminal proceedings to continue.