RUMI DHAR vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court addressed the application of Section 320 of the Code of Criminal Procedure concerning the appellant's prosecution under Sections 120-B, 420, 467, 468, and 471 IPC, alongside the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court held that mere repayment of the loan and a settlement with the bank do not absolve the appellant from criminal charges, as the allegations included criminal conspiracy with bank officials. The dismissal of the appellant's application for discharge was upheld, affirming that the criminal proceedings could continue despite the civil settlement.