Asoke Basak vs State Of Maharashtra & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to dismiss a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, aimed at quashing a criminal complaint against the appellant for offences under Sections 405 and 409 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The Court affirmed that a prima facie case was established against the accused and that the existence of a civil remedy does not negate the possibility of a criminal remedy. The judgment emphasized the principle of vicarious liability under Section 34 IPC, allowing for joint liability in criminal acts.