Harnam Singh vs Everest Construction Co. & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing the criminal complaint under Sections 420, 467, 471, and 474 IPC on the grounds of delay, as the bar of limitation under Section 468 Cr.P.C. does not apply to offences punishable with imprisonment exceeding three years. The Court emphasized that the complaint should not be dismissed merely due to the timing of its filing, as the legal basis for such dismissal was not established. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order and allowed the complaint to proceed.