ASOKE BASAK vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, seeking to quash a criminal complaint against the appellant under Sections 405 and 409 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The Court emphasized 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 principle of vicarious liability under Section 34 IPC was also affirmed, allowing for joint liability among co-accused.