Raj Kumar Luthra & Anr vs State Of Punjab & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the interim order of the High Court directing the appellants to deposit Rs.15 lakhs, stating that the operation of this order would remain stayed pending the appeal. The Court made the earlier order absolute, allowing the appellants to seek disposal of their application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The holding emphasizes the importance of adhering to procedural requirements while ensuring the rights of the appellants are protected during the appeal process.