RAJ KUMAR LUTHRA vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the interim order of the High Court directing the appellants to deposit Rs. 15 lakhs, affirming the stay on the operation of the High Court's order pending the deposit. The Court emphasized the necessity of the deposit and clarified that the amount would not be disbursed without its leave. The appeal was disposed of, allowing the appellants to seek disposal of their application under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.