LALITA JALAN & ANR. vs BOMBAY GAS CO. LTD. & ORS.

The case examines the scope of Section 630 of the Companies Act, 1956, specifically concerning whether the term 'officer or employee' includes legal heirs of a deceased employee. The Court references prior rulings establishing that the provision is quasi-criminal and designed for the speedy recovery of company property wrongfully withheld. It reaffirms that legal heirs continuing possession of company property by virtue of their relationship with the employee are included within the scope of the expression.