J.J.IRANI vs STATE OF JHARKHAND

The Supreme Court examined whether the complaint by the Inspector of Factories against the appellants was filed within the three-month period mandated by Section 106 of the Factories Act, 1948. The Court held that the complaint was indeed filed within the stipulated time frame, thus allowing the proceedings against the appellants to continue. The judgment of the High Court reversing the Chief Judicial Magistrate's order was upheld, affirming the legal requirement for timely reporting of factory accidents under the Act.