SHEILA KAUL THR. MS. DEEPA KAUL vs STATE THR. CBI

The Supreme Court addressed the prosecution of Sheila Kaul under Sections 7, 9, 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d) of The Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 120-B read with Section 384 IPC. The Court held that the trial court's order requiring her personal appearance was justified despite her advanced age and health issues, as she was deemed capable of understanding the proceedings. The Court emphasized that the law does not provide immunity based on age, thereby upholding the trial court's directive for her to appear in person.