Chepuri Ashok & Anr vs Prayaka Rao Venukumar & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the appellants, Chepuri Ashok and Krishna Kumari, were not liable for any criminal misconduct as there were no allegations against them in the First Information Report or the Protest Petition, which only indicated their status as sleeping partners in the firm. The Court set aside the High Court's order and directed that no further proceedings shall continue against the appellants, while allowing the complainant to pursue civil remedies. This ruling emphasizes the necessity of specific allegations of misconduct for criminal liability under the Indian Penal Code.