DEEPAK SURANA vs STATE OF M.P

The Supreme Court held that the appellants were wrongfully charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and Section 120B IPC, as they were not named in the FIR and there was insufficient evidence to proceed against them. The Court emphasized that mere association with the accused does not suffice for framing charges without concrete evidence. Consequently, the Court upheld the Special Judge's decision to discharge the appellants from the charges, thereby setting aside the High Court's order that had reversed this discharge.