Rajender Singh Pathania & Ors vs State Of Nct Of Delhi & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's order quashing the criminal proceedings under Sections 107/151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, was erroneous as it violated the principles of natural justice by not allowing the appellants to defend themselves. The Court emphasized that the police acted within their authority to maintain public order given the intoxicated state of the respondents. The judgment of the High Court was set aside, and the matter was remanded for further proceedings, reinforcing the need for due process in criminal matters.