STATE OF PUNJAB vs DAVINDER PAL SINGH BHULLAR & ORS.ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the High Court's orders under Section 362 and Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, questioning whether the High Court could entertain applications post-final disposal of a criminal appeal. The Court held that the High Court cannot pass orders that contravene the statutory provisions of the Cr.P.C. and emphasized the importance of adhering to established legal procedures. Consequently, the appeals were allowed, and the High Court's orders were set aside.