CHEPURI ASHOK vs PRAYAKA RAO VENUKUMAR

The Supreme Court held that the appellants, Ashok and Krishna Kumari, were merely sleeping partners in a partnership and had no involvement in any alleged criminal misconduct, as evidenced by the absence of specific allegations against them in the First Information Report and Protest Petition. 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 clear allegations of misconduct for criminal liability under partnership law.