Deepak Chandrakant Jhaveri vs Johnson Dye Works (P) Ltd.

The Supreme Court addressed an application under Section 340 read with Section 195(1)(b) of the CrPC for initiating criminal proceedings against Nikhilesh Keshrichand Jhaveri for allegedly giving false evidence in a civil suit. The Court held that the application was maintainable and emphasized the importance of ensuring the integrity of judicial proceedings. The Court allowed the application, thereby permitting the initiation of criminal proceedings against the respondent for perjury.