STATE OF PUNJAB vs INDER MOHAN CHOPRA .

The Supreme Court held that the Punjab and Haryana High Court erred in quashing the FIR under Section 36 of the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulations, 1995, stating that the accused had sold joint family property without proper authority. The Court clarified that the joint holders must be treated as one person in the context of the law, and selling a larger area than their respective shares constitutes a violation. The judgment of the High Court was set aside, and the FIR was reinstated, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the provisions of the Act.